BLOCK 1 part 2

Question 1

Focused Attention

Answer 1

Attention is directed to a single or few sources. (Problem: distraction, loss of situation awareness)
• Distraction management: awareness of distractions and their impact, separate/ decrease distraction influences.

Question 2

Divided Attention

Answer 2

Performing two or more tasks at the same time.(ex: maneuvering while talking on the radio)

• Decrease workload. (reduce difficulty levels of the tasks.,well-learned manual(motor) tasks are better

Question 3

Sustained Attention

Answer 3

monitoring your surroundings for abnormalities. Sustained attention is difficult to maintain. (within 20-30 minutes: reduced speed and accuracy of responses to abnormalities.
• Keep operators alert and motivated:- Work cycles, changing tasks, and environment control are important. /Make signals easier to detect-louder, brighter.

Question 4

Perception

Answer 4

the ability to gather and interpret sensory information

Question 5

Sensory Memory

Answer 5

Temporary storage in each sensory channel. (vision, hearing, etc)

Question 6

Short-Term Memory-

Answer 6

limited capacity, short duration (capacity of 5 to 9 items)

Question 7

Long-Term memory

Answer 7

• retains information and skills for long periods. Engrams are formed in long term memory.

Question 8

Engrams

Answer 8

Repeated stimulation prompts nerve pathway changes.

Question 9

Semantic

Answer 9

has meaning behind the information.