Browsing Psychology by Author "Singh, Punya"
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Functional analysis of concealment: a novel application of prospect and refuge theory
Singh, Punya (University of Waterloo, 2009-09-01)According to prospect-refuge theory, humans prefer to be in spaces that afford protection from threat (refuge), but also provide large fields of view (prospect). These preferences are said to arise from the adaptive ... -
The science of navigation: An analysis of behavioural differences between good and poor wayfinders
Singh, Punya (University of Waterloo, 2013-04-15)Everyday experience suggests that certain people can find their way to a destination easily, while others have considerable difficulty. This dissertation focused on gaining a greater understanding of navigational strategies ...