Cognitive Aspects of Computer-supported Tasks - Softcover

Yvonne Waern

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0471930660 ISBN 13: 9780471930662

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Synopsis

Explores the role of cognition in human-computer interaction. Reviews current knowledge and theories about how people use computer systems for cognitive tasks--learning, problem-solving, storing and organizing information--and discusses applications to reading/text processing and database organization. Investigates a broad range of questions concerning the effects computers have on the way we think and act such How can computer use be made less stressful for ordinary user? Also considers implications of the physical aspects of video display terminals--flicker, color, quality of auditory output. Explores users' prior knowledge and learning styles in relation to how they use computers.

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Explores the role of cognition in human-computer interaction. Reviews current knowledge and theories about how people use computer systems for cognitive tasks--learning, problem-solving, storing and organizing information--and discusses applications to reading/text processing and database organization. Investigates a broad range of questions concerning the effects computers have on the way we think and act such as: How can computer use be made less stressful for ordinary user? Also considers implications of the physical aspects of video display terminals--flicker, color, quality of auditory output. Explores users' prior knowledge and learning styles in relation to how they use computers.

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471930660
• ISBN 13: 9780471930662
• Binding: Paperback