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Showing 1 to 20 of 355 for “"non-verbal"”.
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Non-verbal predication and head-movement
Thesis (Ph. D.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Linguistics and Philosophy, 1995.
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Non-verbal argument structure : evidence from Tagalog
… examines the syntax and argument structure of non-verbal predicates (focusing primarily on adjectives) in Tagalog. Drawing on evidence from a variety of construction types (including Comparative, Existential, and Ellipsis constructions among others), I argue against the claim that adjectives …
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Non-verbal predication and copular variation in Eastern Bantu
… of copularvariation in the expression of non-verbal predication in five Great Lakes Bantu languages, namelyKihavu (JD52), Mashi (JD53), Kinyamulenge (JD61a), Kirundi (JD62), and Kifuliiru (JD63). Ishow that the form of the copula in these languages is sensitive to particular environmental …
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Verbalisation of non-verbal communication in classical Greek texts.
… an investigation into the ways in which non-verbal communication (NVC) is represented and relayed by ancient authors through the use of the written word. This written expression of NVC can be represented in conjunction with oral communication, or independently of it, offering …
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Non-verbal signals for grounding in embodied conversational agent
In face-to-face conversation, speakers present non-verbal signals collateral with verbal information. Nodding and gazing at a speaker are known to provide positive feedback from listeners, which contributes to establishing common ground (a process called grounding). However, previous theories and …
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Generation of non-verbal behavior for an embodied conversational character
This thesis discusses the generation of multi-modal conversational cues in animated computer characters. Drawing from psycholinguistic literature of behaviors observed in human-human interactions, a study of turn-taking cues in a human-computer interaction, and previous work in creating animated …
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Non-Verbal Behaviour of a VR Agent Playing a Board Game
… among other things, his personality and shows non-verbal behaviour such as looking at the user and showing impatience. The focus of this project is to increase the believability of the agent, by improving its non-verbal expression capabilities during a board-game. This was done by collecting …
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The semiotics of non-verbal communication in the attorney, client consultation process
… ignored thus far in the legal arena, i.e. non-verbal communication. Effective communication is a fundamental dexterity to the attorney and a lack thereof can result in the likelihood of psychological and emotional long-term difficulties. My study furnishes some insight into the challenges …
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The Impact of courtroom demeanour and non-verbal communication on the verdict
… in the trial process, namely demeanour and non-verbal communication. Neither of these areas have enjoyed the benefit of substantial theory building by scholars. The ability to correctly deal with evidence is a core competency for any presiding officer and legal practitioner as it impacts on …
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Incorporating non-verbal modalities in spoken language understanding for multimodal conversational systems
Thesis (Ph. D.)--Michigan State University. Computer Science, 2009
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Geometric and Extra-Geometric Spatial Conceptualisation: A cross-linguistic and non-verbal perspective
… and differences in the factors that underlie our verbal conceptualisation of space across three classes of spatial relations/terms: 1) topological relations (e.g., in/on), 2) vertical axis projective terms (e.g., above/below), and 3) horizontal axis projective terms (e.g., in front of/behind) and …
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Holistic Processing of Verbal and Non-Verbal Information in Single Integrated Visual Objects
… could be achieved by meaningfully integrating verbal and non-verbal information into a single visual object, which would allow simultaneous, complementary encoding of both dimensions. The main interest of the current work was in the exploration of encoding and retention mechanisms associated …
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Non-verbal interaction in the design of telepresence robots for social nomadic work
… workers. This thesis provides an overview of non-verbal communication cues for telepresence robot applications, and a snapshot of the competitive landscape for commercially available telepresence robots today. It then follows the design of a low-cost telepresence robot which can be remotely …
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Reinforcing Teach-back Method Regarding Pain Management for Non-verbal Patients and their Families
… when delivering pain management education with non-verbal patients in order to improve patient outcomes in the adult ICU. By using the teach-back method, the nurse will be able to hone a more collaborative approach in dealing with pain, encourage autonomy and include the patient/family in making …
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Akurasi interpretasi pesan komunikasi non verbal ditinjau dari latar belakang pendidikan dan jenis kelamin
… Kepekaan dalam mengenali pesan komunikasi non verbal tertama ekspresi emosi wajah akan berdampak pada kesuksesan. Kesuksesan dalam segala bidang merupakan hal yang penting untuk dapat bertahan pada persaingan ketat dalam dunia modern saat ini. Sebagian masyarakat mempercayai bahwa …
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Exploring the Usability of Non-verbal Vocal Interaction (NVVI) and a Pitch Based Implementation
Natural user interfaces, including verbal vocal interactions like speech processing, are ubiquitous and commonly used in both industry and academic settings. However, this field is limited by the speech and language components. Non-verbal vocal interaction (NVVI) provides further opportunities for …
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Asperger's Syndrome and Non-verbal Learning Disabilities: A study of differential diagnosis agreement across disciplines
… AS is only a diagnosis provided for in DSM-IV. Non-verbal learning disability (NVLD) and high functioning autism (HFA) are addressed in both DSM-IV and IDEA. The dilemma presented to clinicians is intertwining the terminology of both fields in order to provide a more concise and meaningful …
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Effects of Programmed Conditioning on Language Achievement of a Ten Year Old Non-verbal Child
<p>It was hypothesized that a ten year old non-verbal boy could progress in the development of language through the use of programmed conditioning (Gray, 1968) conducted in a public school by a teacher not specifically trained in speech and language.</p>
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