Beyond Human Communication

These flashcards cover key concepts regarding human interactions with nature, objects, and machines.

Anthropomorphism

The attribution of human characteristics or behavior to nature or inanimate objects.

Anthropocentric

Considering human beings as the most significant entity of the universe.

Barnum Effect

The tendency for individuals to see general or vague statements as personally meaningful.

Affordances

Properties of an object that indicate how it can be used.

Using an object in a way it wasn't intended for

Repurposing an object, such as using a phone as a watch.