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Aviation FP50: Human Performance and Brain Function

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Aviation FP50: Human Performance and Brain Function

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What is the approximate weight of the human brain?

1 kg

1.5 kg (correct)

3 kg

2 kg

What is inherited from our parents?

DNA (correct)

Nervous circuits

Behavior

Cognitive processes

What is the primary focus of the new neuroscience?

Cognitive processes, emotions and animal and human behaviors (correct)

Genetics

Neurological disorders

Brain structure

What is the approximate number of cells in the human brain?

One hundred billion Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between genes and proteins?

Genes encode proteins Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the study of the biology of the mind?

Neuroscience Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for aeronautical fatalities despite advancements in aircraft engineering and avionics?

Pilot errors due to human limitations Signup and view all the answers

According to the British Royal Flying Corps study during World War I, what percentage of pilot deaths were attributed to errors induced by the negative balance between pilot performance and limitations?

90% Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern in aviation, apart from aircraft engineering and avionics?

Human factor and performance Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the paper in terms of aviation safety?

Addressing the human factor for safe and efficient flights Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the human factor in aviation, according to the text?

It is a critical aspect of aviation safety Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary limitation of pilots that affects aircraft performance, according to the text?

Human physiological limitations Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that contributes to accidents in aviation despite advancements in engineering and avionics?

Human error and limitations Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the human factor in aviation?

It is a crucial aspect, as pilots' limitations and performance affect flight safety Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason pilots' performance is affected in aviation?

Pilots' inherent human limitations Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of aviation research, as described in the text?

To achieve safer and more efficient flights Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the phrase 'the tendency to experiment' in the context of aviation?

It describes the human desire to improve and adapt Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between human performance and aviation safety?

Human performance is the primary factor in aviation safety Signup and view all the answers