Enhancing Human Performance: Issues, Theories, and Techniques - Softcover

National Research Council; Division Of Behavioral And Social Sciences And Education; Commission On Behavioral And Social Sciences And Education; Committee On Techniques For The Enhancement Of Human Performance

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0309074657 ISBN 13: 9780309074650

Publisher: National Academies Press, 1988

Synopsis

In its evaluation, Enhancing Human Performance reviews the relevant materials, describes each technique, makes recommendations in some cases for further scientific research and investigation, and notes applications in military and industrial settings. The techniques address a wide range of goals, from enhancing classroom learning to improving creativity and motor skills.

Table of Contents

• Front Matter
• Part I Overview
• 1 Introduction
• 2 Findings and Conclusions
• 3 Evaluation Issues
• Part II Psychological Techniques
• 4 Learning
• 5 Improving Motor Skills
• 6 Altering Mental States
• 7 Stress Management
• 8 Social Processes
• Part III Parapsychological Techniques
• 9 Paranormal Phenomena
• References
• Appendixes
• A Summary of Techniques: Theory, Research, and Applications
• B Background Papers
• C Committee Activities
• D Key Terms
• E Military Applications of Scientific Information
• F Biographical Sketches
• Index

About this title

About the Author:

Daniel Druckman and John A. Swets, Editors; Committee on Techniques for the Enhancement of Human Performance, National Research Council

About this edition

• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Publication date: 1988
• ISBN 10: 0309074657
• ISBN 13: 9780309074650
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 312
• Editor: Swets John A., Druckman Daniel