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Who is considered the Father of Scientific Management?
Who is considered the Father of Scientific Management?
- Frederick Taylor (correct)
- Donald Broadbent
- Paul Fitts
- Michael Posner
During which historical period did the emphasis shift to the computer age?
During which historical period did the emphasis shift to the computer age?
- World War II (correct)
- 1960’s – 1970’s
- 1900’s
- 2000 - present
Who was one of the first psychologists to understand that human error is attributable to poor design?
Who was one of the first psychologists to understand that human error is attributable to poor design?
- Paul Fitts (correct)
- Donald Broadbent
- Frederick Taylor
- Michael Posner
In which era did ergonomics diversify from military and space systems to transportation, robotics, consumer products, healthcare, and home automation?
In which era did ergonomics diversify from military and space systems to transportation, robotics, consumer products, healthcare, and home automation?
Who conducted the dichotic listening experiment and is known for the filter model of attention?
Who conducted the dichotic listening experiment and is known for the filter model of attention?
In which historical period did ergonomics focus on human-machine interaction and bad or confusing design?
In which historical period did ergonomics focus on human-machine interaction and bad or confusing design?
What is the primary focus of cognitive ergonomics?
What is the primary focus of cognitive ergonomics?
Which key figure is known for scientific contributions to the cocktail party effect?
Which key figure is known for scientific contributions to the cocktail party effect?
According to Wickens' multiple resource theory (MRT) model, what happens when different tasks require the same cognitive resource?
According to Wickens' multiple resource theory (MRT) model, what happens when different tasks require the same cognitive resource?
What is the definition of the sensory system in the context of cognitive ergonomics?
What is the definition of the sensory system in the context of cognitive ergonomics?
What area does cognitive ergonomics focus on in terms of human-machine interaction?
What area does cognitive ergonomics focus on in terms of human-machine interaction?
Which stage of cognition occurs when the human mind becomes aware of a sensation and interprets it based on previous experience and knowledge?
Which stage of cognition occurs when the human mind becomes aware of a sensation and interprets it based on previous experience and knowledge?
What is the primary function of the human sensory system in cognitive ergonomics?
What is the primary function of the human sensory system in cognitive ergonomics?
Who developed the 13 principles of display design and argued for consideration of human behavior in everyday object design?
Who developed the 13 principles of display design and argued for consideration of human behavior in everyday object design?
In Wickens' multiple resource theory (MRT) model, what happens when tasks require different cognitive resources?
In Wickens' multiple resource theory (MRT) model, what happens when tasks require different cognitive resources?
What do exteroceptors primarily respond to in the human sensory system?
What do exteroceptors primarily respond to in the human sensory system?
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