The game is called "Eliza" or sometimes "Dr. Eliza." Last time I looked -- probably 2 years ago -- there were lots of versions posted on the web, in various software formats. A search will probably find some, and perhaps some interesting variations, like "Rachter" which simulates -- well, I'm not sure -- hebephrenic digression, maybe. -David
At 11:47 AM 26/04/02 -0500, Stan Stevens wrote: >In the early days of computers when all data was entered using a >typewriter keyboard, and most operators were scientists, somewhere there >existed a program called simply Psychology. The way it worked was this: > >It started by asking a very simple question like "How are you feeling?" >No matter what the operator responded with, the program focused on one >or two key words and responded with preprogrammed questions something >like "How do you feel about that? Or What do you think you should do >now?" and others. > >Even though the operator might know exactly how the program worked, they >would spend hours responding to the preprogrammed questions telling it >their inter most secrets and thoughts. > >1) Have you ever heard of this program? >2) Do know where it may be available? > >Thanks. > =================================================================== David G. Likely, Department of Psychology University of New Brunswick Fredericton, N. B., Canada E3B 5A3 History of Psychology: http://www.unb.ca/psychology/likely/psyc4053.htm OALP Login: httpS://www.unb.ca/sweb/psych/likely --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
