Briefly Describe Each of the Four Metaphors for Designing the Human-Computer

question 40

Essay

Briefly describe each of the four metaphors for designing the Human-Computer Interface.

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Definitions:

Mental Retardation

An outdated term previously used to describe a condition characterized by significant limitations in both intellectual functioning and in adaptive behavior, which covers many everyday social and practical skills. The term now replaced by Intellectual Disability.

Visual Illusions

Perceptual experiences that differ from reality, where what we see does not match the physical measurement of the stimulus source.

Altered States

Conditions in which an individual's mental state is significantly different from normal awareness, often induced by factors such as meditation, drug use, or psychological stress.

Giftedness

A term that denotes significantly above-average ability or aptitude in one or more domains, such as intellectual, creative, artistic, or leadership capacities.