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Showing 1 to 20 of 73 for “"anthropomorphism"”.
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Anthropomorphism and social issues in selected Namibian children’s literature
This study explored the use of anthropomorphism in selected Namibian children’s literature texts. The texts that formed part of the analysis were obtained from the anthology, The Stolen Water and Other Stories: Traditional Tales from Namibia (1993) retold by Jennifer Davis, and Mbinda (1998) by …
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Seeing things as people: anthropomorphism and common-sense psychology
… everyday level. The thesis develops a theory of anthropomorphism in common-sense psychology. Anthropomorphism, the natural human tendency to ascribe human characteristics (and especially human mental characteristics) to things that aren't human, is an important theme in the thesis. …
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Re-Thinking Anthropomorphism Through a Genetic Philosophy of Time
<p>In the classical Christian theological understanding, God and time are tightly interwoven (e.g. time and eternity, the Incarnation, and liturgy) and inform how we comprehend the presence and absence of the Incomprehensible in our day-to-day lives. Yet the classical Christian understanding does …
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Froggy People: Anthropomorphism and Slice-of-Life in Autobiographical Comics
… impacts the reader’s experience. For example, anthropomorphism affects how the author and reader internalize and relate to characters. Slice-of-life comics are indicative of cultural performance. And, autobiographical comics communicate a sense of trust between the reader and author about what …
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Talking Trains, Planes and Automobiles: Machine Anthropomorphism in Children’s Fiction
Machine anthropomorphism is the reification of technology in representation, giving machines human features, qualities, and motivations. This study aims to investigate the origins and functions of machine anthropomorphism and the impact that it has on readers in a technic society as part of an …
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A Study of Anthropomorphism in J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit
… Earth, looking specifically at the quality of anthropomorphism.
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Just like me but not exactly: AI, anthropomorphism & the human-technology gap
… between concept (humanlike design) and percept (anthropomorphism). Consequently, the effect of these variables on each other is explored in two stages: first by reviewing whether our mental models of humanlike AI are built on pre-existing knowledge and schemas of other people (Just Like Me), and …
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When humans anthropomorphize non-humans: The impact of interactivity and human motivation on anthropomorphism and persuasion
… dissertation primarily focuses on the role of anthropomorphism in AI-driven persuasion. Anthropomorphism serves as a foundational mechanism through which individuals perceive and evaluate AI entities, ultimately influencing their acceptance of AI-generated persuasive messages. Thus, the …
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Beyond the Echo: Exploring Usage, Anthropomorphism and User-Smart Object Relationships in the Age of Amazon Alexa
… together theories on technology adoption, anthropomorphism, and user-VCSA relationships to establish a deeper understanding of VCSA usage and the associated impact on the potential use of voice-shopping capabilities, engagement, and future usage. Using questionnaires, personal diaries, and …
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The processing of brand anthropomorphism using the elaboration likelihood model: Examining the roles of involvement, warmth, and competence
Submission published under a 24 month embargo labeled 'U of I Access', the embargo will last until 2026-05-01
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Decision-making, tacit knowledge, and motivation in semi-professional practice: Humanizing the environment through anthropomorphism in clinical laboratory science
… high-stakes decisions through strategies such as anthropomorphism. The use of anthropomorphism provides a new lens to look at the tension between decision-making as art (as opposed to “science”) for many different “semi-professional” fields. The results provided support that trainers and faculty …
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Lovable lamps and sad umbrellas : empathizing with inanimate objects in animated films.
… a stimulus to explore the relationship between anthropomorphism and empathy and to investigate how participants labeled characters' limbs. Because definitions vary greatly, this paper first defines "anthropomorphism" and "empathy." The study found that the presence of appendages significantly …
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Special Education Teachers' Motivations for Technology Use in the Classroom: A Closer Look at Interactive Technologies Through the Universal Design for Learning and Anthropomorphism
… of innovativeness. Further, teacher level of anthropomorphism was also examined. Additionally, this study sought to break down teacher perceptions of interactive technologies to better understand the specific motivations for their use in the classroom. Results indicate that first, overall …
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Keeping the Magic: Fursona Identity and Performance in the Furry Fandom
… anthropomorphic fandom) creates identity through anthropomorphism and therianthropy. Anthropomorphism is the giving of human traits to the non-human. Therianthropy is the giving of animal traits to the human. Through play and creating art, these individuals of the furry subculture take on an …
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Giving Smart Agents a Voice: How a Smart Agent's Voice Influences Its Relationships with Consumers
… to using extant measures of the degree to which anthropomorphism is explicit (conscious), I develop an auditory analog of the implicit association test (IAT) that assesses implicit (non-conscious) anthropomorphism. In additional experiments, I further assess the robustness of the auditory IAT …
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Utilizing Cinematic Stories to Shift Fear Into Compassion Towards Pit Bull Type Breeds
… cinematic stories utilizing thoughtful anthropomorphism about misunderstood dog breeds such as pit bulls can potentially debunk sensationalized media myths surrounding their reputation. Further research is worth pursuing on how an anthropomorphic film with an emotional arc utilizing a …
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The Real Thing
… off the page from every angle. With an eye for anthropomorphism and ear for lyric, the collection is comprised of twenty-nine short stories, nineteen of which work in a flash fiction form.</p> <p>Magical in its motions, and charming in its spirit, <em>The Real Thing</em> explores life’s losses …
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