Chapter 8

Question 1

Head up display

Answer 1

;is any transparent display that presents data without requiring users to look away from their usual viewpoints

Question 2

mental model

Answer 2

;representation of some aspect of the world that reflects the individuals understanding of it

Question 3

intelligent transportation system

Answer 3

;a high-tech tool that helps make transportation safer and more efficient by offering new services like realtime traffic updates to help people make smarter decisions when traveling

Question 4

moving components

Answer 4

;refers to the notion that moving elements of a display should move in the direction that is consistent with the users mental model

Question 5

ecological interface design

Answer 5

;This is a method of designing interfaces like computer screens that takes into account how people interact with their environment

Question 6

Rule Based Behavior

Answer 6

;When people interact with interfaces

Question 7

Cognitive load theory

Answer 7

;explains that our brains can only handle a certain amount of information at once so we learn better when tasks are presented in a way that matches our mental capacity