| Christopher D. Wickens, Justin Hollands, Simon Banbury, Raja Parasuraman
The book "Engineering Psychology and Human Performance" by Christopher D. Wickens, Justin Hollands, Simon Banbury, and Raja Parasuraman provides a comprehensive overview of the field, covering various aspects of human performance and information processing. The content is organized into several chapters, each focusing on specific areas such as signal detection, attention, spatial displays, spatial cognition, language and communication, memory and training, decision making, action selection, multitasking, mental workload, stress, individual differences, and automation. Each chapter delves into the theoretical foundations, research methods, and practical applications of the respective topic, offering insights into how human performance can be optimized through understanding and designing systems that align with human cognitive and perceptual capabilities. The book also includes key terms, references, and indices to aid in further study and application.The book "Engineering Psychology and Human Performance" by Christopher D. Wickens, Justin Hollands, Simon Banbury, and Raja Parasuraman provides a comprehensive overview of the field, covering various aspects of human performance and information processing. The content is organized into several chapters, each focusing on specific areas such as signal detection, attention, spatial displays, spatial cognition, language and communication, memory and training, decision making, action selection, multitasking, mental workload, stress, individual differences, and automation. Each chapter delves into the theoretical foundations, research methods, and practical applications of the respective topic, offering insights into how human performance can be optimized through understanding and designing systems that align with human cognitive and perceptual capabilities. The book also includes key terms, references, and indices to aid in further study and application.