Laban effort theory
E243995
Laban effort theory is a movement analysis framework that categorizes human motion through qualities like weight, time, space, and flow to reveal expressive and psychological aspects of movement.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Laban effort theory canonical | 2 |
| Effort theory | 1 |
| Laban Effort System | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T2217940 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Laban effort theory Context triple: [Yat Malmgren movement psychology, basedOn, Laban effort theory]
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A.
The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals
The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals is Charles Darwin’s influential 1872 work that explores how human and animal emotional expressions evolved and are biologically rooted.
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B.
James–Lange theory of emotion
The James–Lange theory of emotion is a psychological theory proposing that emotions arise from the perception of physiological changes in the body, such as increased heart rate or sweating, rather than causing those changes.
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C.
A Theory of Human Motivation
A Theory of Human Motivation is the seminal 1943 paper by psychologist Abraham Maslow that introduced the hierarchy of needs as a framework for understanding human behavior and motivation.
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D.
The "Mental" and the "Physical"
"The 'Mental' and the 'Physical'" is a seminal philosophical work by Herbert Feigl that defends a scientific realist and identity-theoretic account of the relationship between mind and body.
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E.
Essais de psychologie sportive
Essais de psychologie sportive is a work by Pierre de Coubertin that explores the psychological dimensions of athletic performance and the mindset of athletes.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Laban effort theory Target entity description: Laban effort theory is a movement analysis framework that categorizes human motion through qualities like weight, time, space, and flow to reveal expressive and psychological aspects of movement.
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A.
The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals
The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals is Charles Darwin’s influential 1872 work that explores how human and animal emotional expressions evolved and are biologically rooted.
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B.
James–Lange theory of emotion
The James–Lange theory of emotion is a psychological theory proposing that emotions arise from the perception of physiological changes in the body, such as increased heart rate or sweating, rather than causing those changes.
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C.
A Theory of Human Motivation
A Theory of Human Motivation is the seminal 1943 paper by psychologist Abraham Maslow that introduced the hierarchy of needs as a framework for understanding human behavior and motivation.
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D.
The "Mental" and the "Physical"
"The 'Mental' and the 'Physical'" is a seminal philosophical work by Herbert Feigl that defends a scientific realist and identity-theoretic account of the relationship between mind and body.
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E.
Essais de psychologie sportive
Essais de psychologie sportive is a work by Pierre de Coubertin that explores the psychological dimensions of athletic performance and the mindset of athletes.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (57)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
component of Laban Movement Analysis
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movement analysis framework ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
link movement patterns with emotional states
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reveal inner intention through movement qualities ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Laban effort theory
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surface form:
Effort theory
Laban effort theory ⓘ
surface form:
Laban Effort System
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| coreDimension |
Flow
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Space ⓘ Time ⓘ Weight ⓘ |
| defines |
Effort actions
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Effort elements ⓘ Effort factors ⓘ |
| describes |
expressive aspects of movement
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psychological aspects of movement ⓘ qualitative aspects of human movement ⓘ |
| developedBy |
Irmgard Bartenieff
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Rudolf Laban ⓘ Warren Lamb ⓘ |
| effortAction |
Dab
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Flick ⓘ Float ⓘ Glide ⓘ Press ⓘ Punch ⓘ Slash ⓘ Wring ⓘ |
| field |
actor training
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choreography ⓘ dance ⓘ human–computer interaction ⓘ movement studies ⓘ movement therapy ⓘ nonverbal communication ⓘ performing arts ⓘ psychology ⓘ somatics ⓘ |
| flowPolarity |
Bound
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Free ⓘ |
| influenced |
Laban Movement Analysis certification curricula
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Laban-based actor training methods ⓘ |
| partOf |
Laban movement analysis
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surface form:
Laban Movement Analysis
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| spacePolarity |
Direct
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Indirect ⓘ |
| timePolarity |
Sudden
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Sustained ⓘ |
| usedFor |
analysis of nonverbal behavior
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character development in acting ⓘ dance composition ⓘ design of expressive movement in animation ⓘ design of expressive movement in robotics ⓘ ergonomic and workplace movement analysis ⓘ movement notation support ⓘ movement observation ⓘ movement therapy assessment ⓘ |
| weightPolarity |
Light
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Strong ⓘ |
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Referenced by (4)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
this entity surface form:
Effort theory
this entity surface form:
Laban Effort System