Applied attention theory

Applied attention theory

by Wickens, Christopher D.

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Provides a deep understanding of how theories of attention, developed from laboratory-based psychological research, can inform our understanding of everyday human performance in a wide number of applications and environments. The basic theories discussed concern divided, focused, and selective attention, and areas of application include mental workload measurement, multi-tasking, distracted driving, complex display design, education, and the training of attentional skills.--ERGONOMICSnetBASE de…

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Title Statements

  • Full title :Applied attention theory / Christopher D. Wickens and Jason S. McCarley.

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Provides a deep understanding of how theories of attention, developed from laboratory-based psychological research, can inform our understanding of everyday human performance in a wide number of applications and environments. The basic theories discussed concern divided, focused, and selective attention, and areas of application include mental workload measurement, multi-tasking, distracted driving, complex display design, education, and the training of attentional skills.--ERGONOMICSnetBASE description.

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Edition Statements

  • Publication Date:2008

Publication Statements

  • Publisher(s):CRC Press
  • Place of Publication:Boca Raton
  • Language:eng
  • Publication Date:2008

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  • Description:1 online resource

Edition Identifiers

  • ISBN:9781000011609, 1000011607, 9781420063363, 1420063367, 9780429059261, 0429059264, 9781000018127, 1000018121, 9781000004762, 1000004767
  • DOI:10.1201/9780429059261
  • oclc:ocn240302842
  • LC Classification:QP405
  • Dewey Decimal:612.8233

Table of Contents

Attention -- Single-channel theory and automaticity theory -- Attention control -- Visual attention control, scanning, and information sampling -- Visual search -- Spatial attention and displays -- Resources and effort -- Time sharing and multiple resource theory -- Executive control: attention switching, interruptions, and task management -- Individual differences in attention -- Cognitive neurosciences and neuroergonomics.

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Subjects

Attention -- Aspect physiologique Attention -- Physiological aspects Attention -- physiology Cognitive neuroscience Cognitive Science -- methods Neurosciences cognitives Psychological Theory SCIENCE -- Cognitive Science TECHNOLOGY / Industrial Health & Safety

Writers

Wickens, Christopher D. McCarley, Jason S.

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