040.03 Basic Aviation Psychology Flashcards

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The biological reaction to stress is identical regardless of the cause of stress. This mechanism occurs in three phases and is referred to, by Selye, as the “General Adaptation Syndrome”. The sequence is (…)​ phase.

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The biological reaction to stress is identical regardless of the cause of stress. This mechanism occurs in three phases and is referred to, by Selye, as the “General Adaptation Syndrome”. The sequence is (alarm → resistance → exhaustion) phase.

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(Semantic/episodic) memory is the meaning of words and general knowledge of the world; it lasts for a longer period of time and tends to be more accurate than […] memory.

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(Semantic) memory is the meaning of words and general knowledge of the world; it lasts for a longer period of time and tends to be more accurate than episodic memory.

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Approximmately (10/30/50/80)%​ of all communication is achieved by factors other than words (metacommunications).

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Approximmately (80)% of all communication is achieved by factors other than words (metacommunications).

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“Don’t wory, I can do it” illustrates the attitude (…).

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“Don’t wory, I can do it” illustrates the attitude (macho)​.

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State the three types of behaviour according to Jens Rasmussen in the correct order.

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  1. Skill-based
  2. Rule-based
  3. Knowledge-based
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According to Rasmussen’s model, errors in rule-based behaviour are (handling/routine/knowledge)​ errors.

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According to Rasmussen’s model, errors in rule-based behaviour are ( (errors of technical) knowledge) errors.

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State the three types of authority gradient cockpits.

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  • autocratic
  • laissez-faire
  • syngergistic
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According to Rasmussen’s model, errors in skill-based behaviour are (handling/routine/knowledge)​ errors.

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According to Rasmussen’s model, errors in skill-based behaviour are (routine) errors.

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Stimuli must be of a certain strenght for the receptors to pick them up. This is called sensory (…)​.

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Stimuli must be of a certain strenght for the receptors to pick them up. This is called sensory (threshold).

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The lowest level of Maslow’s model of the hierachy of human needs is (…)​ needs.

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The lowest level of Maslow’s model of the hierachy of human needs is (physiological) needs.

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An error rate of 1 in (10/100/1.000/10.000) times can be described as pretty realistic and pretty good after methodical training.

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An error rate of 1 in (1000) times can be described as pretty realistic and pretty good after methodical training.

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The General Adaption Syndrome is associated with the (CNS/ANS/PNS)​.

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The General Adaption Syndrome is associated with the (ANS). = Autonomic Nervous System

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Active errors/failures are committed at the (human/system)/system interface and have a(n) (immediate/delayed)​ effect.

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Active errors/failures are committed at the (human)/system interface and have a(n) (immediate) effect.

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Studies of human error rates during the performance of simple repetitive task have shown, that errors can normally be expected to occur about 1 in (10/50/100/250)​ times.

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Studies of human error rates during the performance of simple repetitive task have shown, that errors can normally be expected to occur about 1 in (100)​ times.

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Once we have constructed a mental model we tend to give undue weight to information that (confirms/contradicts)​ the model.

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Once we have constructed a mental model we tend to give undue weight to information that (confirms) the model.

- undue = onrechtmatig -

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State the composition of the DECIDE model.

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  • D – Detect (that action is necessary)
  • E – Estimate (the significance of the action)
  • C – Choose (the desirable outcome)
  • I – Identify (actions needed to achieve the chosen option)
  • D – Do (the necessary action)
  • E – Evaluate (the effects of the action)
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“Do not tell me what to do” illustrates the attitude (…).

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“Do not tell me what to do” illustrates the attitude (anti-authority)​.

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The term complacency means (…)​.

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The term complacency means (unjustified self-confidence).

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“Do something,… quickly!” illustrates the attitude (…).

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“Do something,… quickly!” illustrates the attitude (impulsivity)​.

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“What is the use?” illustrates the attitude (…).

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“What is the use?” illustrates the attitude (resignation)​.

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“It will not happen to me” illustrates the attitude (…).

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“It will not happen to me” illustrates the attitude (invulnerability)​.

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Internal conflict within oneself is termed as (…)-personal conflict.

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Internal conflict within oneself is termed as (intra)-personal conflict.

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Information stays in the short-term memory for (…)​. The maximum number of unrelated items that can be stored is about (…).

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Information stays in the short-term memory for (about 20 seconds). The maximum number of unrelated items that can be stored is about (7).

- 5 to 9 items within 30 seconds without rehearsing -