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1
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What are the 3 human factors?

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Sociological, physiological and psychological

2
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What does a sociological factor relate to?

A

The human issues and specific requirements

3
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What does a physiological factor relate to?

A

How well the users body and movement functions with use of the product

4
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What does a psychological factor relate to?

A

Ergonomics and how people feel and interact with/about the product

5
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Give an example of a sociological factor

A

Ramps for people in wheelchairs and pushchairs

6
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Give an example of a psychological factor

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Tap handle colours (red for hot, blue for cold), the beeping of reversing trucks

7
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Give an example of a physiological factor

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Foot space in a car, back height of a car seat, arm space

8
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What is the difference between inclusive and exclusive design?

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Inclusive design is available to everyone with adjustable features.
Exclusive design is designed for a specific audience or group of people like pregnant women or vegans

9
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What are anthropometrics?

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The study of people and sizes in relation to that of products

10
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What are ergonomics?

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The relationship between people and the products they use