Brains, Bodies, and Games I: MOVEMENT

C150

Friday September 28, 2018 - 3:00 pm to 3:45 pm


Human beings are amazingly complex. Some things we do are not learned and cannot be changed. Some things are very easy to learn for most of us, because our brain is prepared to learn them. Some things are hard to learn. Knowing the difference can make your choices for game mechanics effective or frustrating for players. Join GravityDrive as we explore the biology and psychology of MOVEMENT What types of movement are built in for almost everyone? The role of REFLEX FINE versus GROSS motor functions What types of movement not the same for different people? The role of REACTION TIME What types of movement are easy to learn? SIMPLE versus COMPLEX How long does it take to do these movements well? PROCEDURAL MEMORY What kinds of movement can hurt people? REPETITIVE MOTION DISORDERS


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