Human information processing

Question 1

what is semantic information

Answer 1

Information about meaning (a code, symbol, word etc).

Question 2

what is episodic information

Answer 2

Information about specific episodes or events

Question 3

Outline automatic actions

Answer 3

Once learned, skills become an automatic action and pass into the motor skills memory.

Question 4

Outline the brain being capable of doing one things at a time

Answer 4

Can only give conciouis attention to one thing (cant change altimeter and radion at same time). Can perform multiple automated actions, but they are subject to error and require periodic monitoring

Question 5

Motor skill based behaviour

Answer 5

A behavior can be based on motor skills already learned eg applying foward trim when lowering flaps

Question 6

Rule based behaviour

Answer 6

A behaviour can be rule based, e.g. aircraft is flown in accordance with laid down rules such as not turning after take off untill 500ft agl.

Question 7

Decision based behaviour

Answer 7

A behaviour can be decision based, e.g. distinctive pan of action initiated after evaluation of all relevant information.

Question 8

DECIDE

Answer 8

Detect change
Estimate significance
Choose safe outcome
Identify actions and risks
Do best option
Evaluate effects

Question 9

Slip vs mistake

Answer 9

A slip is an incorrectly carried out action
Error is the wrong action for given circumstances