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The 8 Avedon Interaction Patterns from 1974
1-page Reference document created relevant to role-playing games.
Intra-individual
Extra-individual
Aggregate
Inter-individual
Unilateral
Multilateral
Intragroup
Intergroup
Tuesday's Research Assistant trainees group: Video. Audio. Text.
Thursday's Applied Programs trainees group: Video. Audio. Text.
Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, Adjourning, Reforming.
All tied into context with role-playing games of various formats.
Literature review and Meta-analysis that lead to Tuckman's theories on Small Groups.
Small Group
Team
Network
Ethos, Logos, & Pathos
Communication: Self or Intrapersonal, Interpersonal, Small Group, Public, Mass.
Group versus Individual.
Pooling of info.
Blind alley
Stimulation of ideas
Groups not always superior
Emergency/immediate, very simple, or very complex/specialized-skills.
Erikson development models related to group communication and self-concept.
Optimal group size.
Brief Summary of just a few Types of Research Designs within context of this particular topic:
There are half a dozen others, but for the conversation those were just covered briefly.
Forming
Storming
Norming
Performing
Adjourning
Reforming
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Accessibility considerations for populations
Medication and treatments side effects considerations
Aphantasia
Deaf & Hard of Hearing
Visual impairment
Wheelchair accessible
Fine motor skills, grasping, lifting, writing.
Brain injury considerations
LARP adaptations for Muscular Dystrophy and other disorders with similar physical challenges.
Computer adaptive equipment.
Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI)
Reaction and coordination adaptations
Turn-based rather than real-time.
Cognitive impairment adaptations.
Cultural considerations
Competition versus cooperation
Assertiveness versus passivity
Idioms and colloquialisms
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Archetypes history & background concepts
Character archetypes short review
Game master archetypes short review
Player archetypes
Educational archetypes
Therapeutic/medical archetypes
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Tabletop (RPG / TRPG)
Live-action (LARP)
Computer-based (CRPG)
Solo adventure books and modules (SABM)
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TRPG = Tabletop
ERPG = Electronic
LRPG = Live-action (Larp is a subset)
HRPG = Hybrid (SABM is a subset)
Revision of RPG Formats
Based on the RPG Model by Hawkes-Robinson there are 4 major RPG formats:
Larp is a subset of LRPG.
SABMs are subsets of HRPG.
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Neuroscience of Learning
Divided Attention
Cognitive interference factors
Deep level processing
Elaboration
Distrinctiveness
Prior knowledge
Interconnections
Mass learning
Distributed practice
Differential learning
Chunking
Inaccurate self-assessment of competency areas
Objective feedback
Mental imagery
Cues
Encoding
Retrieval
Existing knowledge
Intrinsic versus extrinsic motivation
Locus of control
Narrative technique
Associative knowledge
Self-reference effect
Desirable difficulties
Exploration of opportunities
Interactive
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SpoCon 2018
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NWN Training
ERPG Scoping
Magic Circle
Alias
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Applicability of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy considerations, theories, & techniques to role-playing games.
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In recent decades there as been an increasingly vociferous debate about the us of ABA used with Autism Spectrum.
Discuss the pros and cons of the original heavily Freudian and Skinner-based model.
Discussion of the more recent "less harsh" variations.
Applicability to RPG programs working with ASD/PDD populations.
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Applicability of Compassion Focused Therapy theories and techniques to role-playing games.
Use of CFT for anger management and other goals.
Use of CFT-guided RPG programs.
Use of role-playing games to help participants build better tolerance for frustrating situations.
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Dungeons & Dragons
Basic Role-playing (BRPG) by Chaosium -
Flow is a core component in Therapeutic Recreation (TR) / Recreation Therapy (RT). This video briefly touches on the key topics of Flow theory, including some video clips to illustrate the concepts in action. This is a very high-level introduction.
The concepts of Concentration, Immersion, and Flow State, including examples from sports and Role-Playing Games (RPGs). See the end of the video for a complete list of references.
Video Link: https://youtu.be/Dbtma-4qUl8
Duration: 10:08
Article revision F written 20170605.
Video posted to Youtube June 2017.
References:
Moritsugu, J., Vera, E. M., Jacobs, J. H., Kennedy, M. (2017). Psychology of Adjustment, The Search for Meaningful Balance. Los Angeles: Sage Publications.
Csikszentmihalyi, M. (2014). The Systems Model of Creativity, The Collected Works of Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. Berlin: Springer.
Csikszentmihalyi, M. (2014). Flow and the Foundations of Positive Psychology, The Collected Works of Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. Berlin: Springer.
Csikszentmihalyi, M. (2004). Flow, the secret to happiness
CLEANUP... Video, Ted Talk, https://www.ted.com/talks/mihaly_csikszentmihalyi_on_flow
Vancil, M., Dobyn, B. (2008). The Gamers: Dorkness Rising. Zombie Orpheus CLEANUP ... Entertainment. Seattle.