Ergonomics and Human Factors: Definitions and Concepts
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What is the main focus of ergonomics?

  • Enhancing the complexity of the system
  • Optimizing human well-being and overall system performance (correct)
  • Maximizing profit for the system
  • Minimizing the interaction between humans and other elements

    • According to Wilson (2014), what is the main role of specialists in ergonomics?

  • Focusing only on physical aspects of system design
  • Ignoring human behavior in systems design
  • Exclusively working with consumers and service users
  • Understanding people's interactions within a system and designing based on that understanding (correct)

    • What are the impacts and benefits of human factors according to the text?

  • Ineffectiveness, Redundancy, Unproductivity
  • Unpredictability, Instability, Poor Performance
  • Efficiency, Quality, Safety (correct)
  • Complexity, Confusion, Inefficiency

    • Which skills are required for a Human Factor Engineering Team?

    <p>Decision Making, Communication, Leadership and Teamwork, Workload management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What academic backgrounds do specialists in ergonomics come from?

    <p>Psychology, Engineering, Design, Biological Science, Ergonomics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of human factors or ergonomics?

    <p>To optimize human well-being and overall system performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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