Virtual Reality in Psychology and Experiments
Virtual reality (VR) is a term used to describe a 3D, computer generated environment. In this environment, participants can explore areas, create new objects, and manipulate their surroundings. This environment is often viewed through a VR headset that wraps around the participants head and has goggles in which they see the environment through. Virtual reality is often confused with augmented reality (AR). Augmented reality is a framework based on our world where objects, images, and things are placed. Participants don't always need to wear headsets in AR. An example of an AR mobile app is Pokemon Go. Additionally, mixed reality (MR) is a combination of VR and AR where virtual things are placed in an augmented reality. Mixed reality can make the virtual world indistinguishable from the real world.[1]
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History
Overview
Current Events
Ethical Concerns
Experiments
Psychological Effects
Treatments
Medical Use
References
- ↑ Corporativa, I. (n.d.). Virtual reality: Another world within sight. Iberdrola. Retrieved January 27, 2022, from https://www.iberdrola.com/innovation/virtual-reality