An associationist model for sentence memory is described that assumes a configuration of independent associations underlies the memory trace for a simple sentence. Thxs is contrasted with a gestalt hypothesis that postulates a unitary trace for the simple sentence. The associationist model, but not the gestalt model, leads to two predictions that were confirmed: (a) incomplete recall of simple ...

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This paper takes the concept of the ‘Gameplay Gestalt’ as advanced by Craig Lindley[7] as a basis for a fresh look at how games are read and designed. Disagreeing with Lindley’s assertion of gameplay over narrative, it puts forward a model of the game as a construct of authored gestalt interplay, and concentrates on the links between the physical process of playing the game and the interpretati...

The importance of aesthetics is frequently forgotten, in order to solve this problem, we identified in the literature some of the theory that is underlying graphic design, gestalt theory and multimedia design. Based in the literature review, we proposed principles for web site design. We also present a tool to evaluate web design

In this paper the relationship between body, motion and sound is addressed. The comparison with traditional instruments and dance is shown with regards to basic types of motion. The difference between gesture and movement is outlined and some of the models used in dance for structuring motion sequences are described. In order to identify expressive aspects of motion sequences a test scenario is...

Garfinkel’s Ethnomethodology (EM) at its core involves a praxeological, or interactional, respecification of Gestalt phenomena. In early EM, this is pursued through the development category praxeological Gestalten in which social facts (or units) are respecified as phenomena, where members constituents and unit whole Gestalt, produced praxeologically by methodic work members. later work, Garfin...

There are many successful precedents for animated picture book films in the United Kingdom and States. As first Chinese film adapted from books, Towards Bright Side presents a romantic imaginary world warm realistic life children structure of collection, presenting "child-oriented" creative characteristics terms picture, story thematic ideas. This paper uses textual analysis Side, combined with...