Kinesiology 1088A/B Chapter Notes -Virtual Reality
14 Nov 2012
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Humans exhibit needs beyond the satisfaction of basic physiological drives. These drive all provide an impetus for us to investigate and manipulate our environment. We tend to be attracted by unusual or striking characteristics which stimulate our sense organs: optimal levels of arousal theories. Psychological complexity (puzzles, anagrams, find a figure books: simplification principle. Repetition produces less arousal, less complexity, less stimulation. Results in reduced motivation on daily basis (i. e. same drills in practice or long schedules in many sports, baseball, hockey, basketball: sensory deprivation. Results in disorientation and mental stress (form of torture) Isolation and reduction of most environmental stimulation: novalty.
