Human Factors Flashcards
What are human factors
Human factors is the study of how people interact with their
environments.
What are Effects of human error
- Little or no effect.
- Damage to equipment/hardware.
- Personal injury.
- Catastrophic.
What is Clinical Psychology
It focuses on the mental well-being of the individual.
What is Experimental Psychology
Experimental psychology includes the study of a variety of
basic behavioral processes, often in a laboratory environment.
What is Anthropometry
Anthropometry is the study of the dimensions and abilities of
the human body
What is Computer Science
the study of
the theoretical foundations of information and computation
and of practical techniques for their implementation and
application in computer systems
What is Cognitive Science
scientific study of
minds as information processors
What is Safety Engineering
Safety engineering ensures that a life-critical system
behaves as needed even when the component fails.
What is Medical Science
Medicine is the science and art of healing.
What is Organizational Psychology
Organizational psychologists are concerned with relations
between people and work.
What is Educational Psychology
Educational psychologists study how people learn and
design the methods and materials used to educate people of
all ages
What is Industrial Engineering
Industrial engineering is the organized approach to the study
of work.
What is the Pear model
- People who do the job.
- Environment in which they work.
- Actions they perform.
- Resources necessary to complete the job.
What is Shel model
- Software
- Hardware
- Environment
- Liveware
What is Define Human error
Human error is defined as a human action with unintended
consequences.
