HPL Psychology 1 - revision questions Flashcards
(50 cards)
Which 3 of the following statements best describes methods for successful conflict resolution?
- Active listening
- Defend your position strongly
- Seek arbitration
- Be aware of cultural influences
Answer in alphabetical order
[Active listening]
[Be aware of cultural differences]
[Seek arbitration]
Which of the following human factors are either cumulative or tend to escalate?
- Stress factors
- Errors
- Colour blindness
- Carbon monoxide poisoning
- Impulsiveness
- Human conflict
[Errors]
[Stress factors]
[Human conflict]
[Carbon Monoxide poisoning]
The tendency to avoid making difficult choices or accepting responsibility exhibits an attitude of [ ].
[resignation]
A Captain is instructed by ATC to taxi to the holding point and given a take off clearance after a rolling start. The Captain declined the clearance as he needed to complete the checklist. This behaviour is described as
[ ].
[disciplined]
Between the [ ] and [ ] components of the SHELL model a pilot may misinterpret the analogue 3-point altimeter.
[Liveware] [Hardware]
The maximum number of items that can be stored in the working memory is [ ].
[7]
Motor programmes (skills) are kept in the
[ ] part of the long-term memory.
[procedural]
If a pilot becomes distracted and does not complete a task or omits a step whilst performing it, a [ ] type of human error may be triggered
[lapse]
An unnoticed waypoint error is an example of
[ ].
[latent error]
Having prepared a response to an expected stimulus, the prepared response is carried out in spite of the fact that a quite different stimulus occurs. This is called [ ].
[environmental capture]
An individual assesses risk based on [ ] and [ ]
[personal perception] [situation evaluation]
The purpose of crew briefings is to
[confirm responsibilities and procedures].
The purpose of checklists and call-outs is to
[ensure effective monitoring].
A major source of error using check lists is that they may be responded to [ ] rather than [ ].
[automatically] [diligently]
The effect stress has on arousal is to
[increase arousal to optimum].
A physiological stressor in the flight crew compartment is [ ].
[engine noise]
The 3 stages of GAS are
[Alarm, resistance, exhaustion].
A crew ready to depart Orlando, USA bound for Manchester, UK are experiencing severe thunderstorm activity. The decision to delay take-off is an example of
[direct action coping].
A coping strategy for long term stress is
[counselling techniques].
One of the dangers of mental models is that we actively seek information to [ ] it.
[confirm]
Which statement is true about the working memory?
a.It varies considerably in size between an experienced pilot and a novice pilot
b.It is sensitive to interruptions which may erase all or some of its contents
c.It is unlimited in capacity
d.It is unlimited in duration
b.It is sensitive to interruptions which may erase all or some of its contents
What other factors will ensure the future competency of the individual pilot?
Select one:
-Health & Wealth.
-Motivation & Attitude.
-Integrity and Punctuality.
-Cheerfulness & Personality.
-Motivation & Attitude.
Given that the aviation accident rate is falling, why is the number of accidents rising?
Select one:
-The accident statistics are difficult to keep up to date.
-Airspace is saturated so mid-air collisions are more likely.
-The industry is growing rapidly.
-Larger aircraft make up a higher proportion of accidents.
-The industry is growing rapidly.
The most significant item of technical equipment introduced in the 1980s & 1990s which has contributed to a reduction in accidents is:
Select one:
-AFDS
-GPWS
-EFIS
-ATIS
-GPWS
(Ground Proximity Warning System)
