PSY/CS330 Human Factors
04/30/2001
Day 1-
22
Overview of Key Human Factors Concepts
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The Task or Job
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DEFINITION: Any
behavior with a
goal
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For example:
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What are the tasks of a
car?
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What are the tasks of a
word processing
program?
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What are the tasks of a
computer?
System:
All elemements
involved in task
or job.
Current State:
Present conditions
Goal State:
Desired conditions