The Therapeutic Value of Gamification Design
The site's humor model employs the Extended Construct Theory of Positive Psychology to transform possible conflict scenarios into comedic material. When the user selects the "over-the-top" level, the AI generates dramatic, sitcom-like responses (e.g., "So now I'm your 24/7 alarm?"), which are designed to reduce defenses. This design is effective in reducing defenses. Research has shown that in this mode: the user's depth of reflection increases by 371 TP3T (University of Pittsburgh Positive Emotions Study data) because the humor creates a "psychological safe zone". The system provides 5 levels of humor intensity, from mildly amusing to absurdly sarcastic, to ensure that users from different cultures can find their comfort zone. A special "ice-breaker" feature automatically pushes out paragraph solutions when it detects that the user has failed three consecutive simulations.
- Validation of Effectiveness: 83% users reported that the humor mode made it easier for them to admit their problems
- Combined use: standard mode simulation is recommended, followed by humor mode to defuse the tension
- Boundary control: the system filters out offensive expressions that may cause discomfort
This answer comes from the articleWhy My Wife Yelling At Me: An Interactive Tool to Model Marital CommunicationThe
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