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Ted Ansbacher has made a similar distinction just described by Andrew Lloyd
concerning different types interactions with hands-on exhibits.

He defines interaction as "weak" where the activity is not directly connected
to the content, such as pushing a button or putting together a puzzle.

He describes interaction as "strong" where the activity directly associated
with or directly affects the content, such as manipulating variables in
exhibits on sound or light.

Robert L. Russell, Ph.D.
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