Lecture 1 Flashcards
What is the definition of HF?
the scientific discipline concerned with the understanding of interactions among humans and other elements of a system
What is the HF profession?
apply theory, principle, data, a other methods to design in order to optimize human well-being and overall system performance
What are the different time tasks that Donders created?
simple response
choice response
go/no-go discrimination
Who was Lillian Gilbreth?
first American engineer ever to combine psychology and management, known as the “Mother of Ergonomics”
What are the goals of HFE?
Safety: reducing risk of injury and death
Performance: increasing productivity, quality, and efficiency
Satisfaction: increasing acceptance, comfort, and well-being
What goal do high-risk domains prioritize?
Safety
What goal do workplace domains prioritize?
Performance
What goal do consumer products prioritize?
Satisfaction
What are the three aspects of systematic thinking?
interconnection, adaptation, and environment
