Engineering Psychology and Human Performance
Language: English
Published by Taylor & Francis Inc, United States, New York, 1999
- Softcover
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For courses in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Engineering Psychology, Human Performance, Human Information Processing, and Applied Cognitive Psychology.This text presents both a formal and intuitive understanding of how humans process information in the performance of taskshighlighting the strengths and limitations, as well as methods, of performance. Equal emphasis is placed on the implications of these strengths and limitations for the design of equipment with which people interact, and for the design and training of work procedures. Provides examples of how Theories of Information are manifested in real world behavior, and clearly identifies the link between basic research and applications. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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- Title
- Engineering Psychology and Human Performance
- Author
- Christopher D. Wickens
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Inc, United States, New York
- Publication year
- 1999
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0321047117
- ISBN 13
- 9780321047113
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Item weight
- 885 grams
- Dimensions
- 239.0 x 184.0
This book presents an intuitive understanding of how humans process information in the performance of tasks—highlighting the strengths and limitations, as well as methods, of performance. Equal emphasis is placed on the implications of these strengths and limitations for the design of equipment with which people interact, and for the design and training of work procedures. Chapter topics include spatial displays, language and communications, memory and training, decision making, selection of action, manual control, and stress and human error. Individuals interested in psychology will appreciate this book's reflection on the link between basic research and real-world applications.
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