Title :
Metaphor and the Cognitive Representation of Computing Systems
Author :
Carroll, John M. ; Thomas, John C.
fDate :
3/1/1982 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
In learning, people develop new cognitive structures by metaphorically extending old ones. The metaphors spontaneously generated by new users will predict the ease with which they can master a computer system. Systems which through their interface suggest inefficacious metaphors will accordingly be more difficult to learn and to that extent unacceptable.
Keywords :
Character recognition; Command languages; Computer interfaces; Computer science; Human factors; Programming profession; Proposals; Psychology; System analysis and design; Turning;
Journal_Title :
Systems, Man and Cybernetics, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TSMC.1982.4308795
