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What was the primary reason for the increase in human errors during World War II?
What was the primary reason for the increase in human errors during World War II?
- There was a lack of technological advancements
- Machines were not designed according to human physical stature (correct)
- The human-factor engineering was not yet developed
- Humans lacked necessary skills and abilities
What was a major challenge that led to the emergence of human-factor engineering?
What was a major challenge that led to the emergence of human-factor engineering?
- The similarity in design of flaps and landing gear controls (correct)
- The need to improve engineering and computer science
- The lack of emphasis on human safety and performance
- The difficulty in understanding human cognition
What is the primary focus of cognitive ergonomics?
What is the primary focus of cognitive ergonomics?
- The design of machines according to human physical stature
- The impact of human cognition on efficiency, performance, and safety (correct)
- The advancement of engineering and computer science
- The development of language and communication
In what year did the cognitive discipline come into existence?
In what year did the cognitive discipline come into existence?
What was the driving force behind the development of ergonomics?
What was the driving force behind the development of ergonomics?
What is the primary reason why machines should be designed according to human needs?
What is the primary reason why machines should be designed according to human needs?
What led to the realization of the need for a discipline that could understand the underlying neural mechanisms of human behavior?
What led to the realization of the need for a discipline that could understand the underlying neural mechanisms of human behavior?
What is the primary focus of cognitive ergonomics?
What is the primary focus of cognitive ergonomics?
What is the main goal of cognitive science?
What is the main goal of cognitive science?
What is the significance of the year 1956 in the context of cognitive science?
What is the significance of the year 1956 in the context of cognitive science?
What is the relationship between cognitive science and cognitive ergonomics?
What is the relationship between cognitive science and cognitive ergonomics?
What are the three major goals of ergonomics?
What are the three major goals of ergonomics?
