Feedback Cycles

Question 1

Name the steps of the Gulf of Execution

Answer 1

1. Identify the goal in terms of the computer system
2. Identify actions necessary to accomplish the goal
3. Execute the actions within the interface

Question 2

How to narrow the Gulf of Execution?

Answer 2

Use affordances (skeuomorphic design).
Provide feedforward.

Question 3

Name the steps of the Gulf of Evaluation

Answer 3

1. Perceive form of output (visual, audio, haptic)
2. Interpret the output
3. Evaluate the feedback in terms of the task goals

Question 4

How to narrow the Gulf of Evaluation?

Answer 4

Give feedback frequently and immediately
Vary feedback
Balance feedback with the action

Question 5

Sensory conflict leads to …

Answer 5

Cybersickness

Question 6

An invisible interface is an effect of …

Answer 6

Direct manipulation