Cognitive ergonomics

Introduction

Cognitive ergonomics is the discipline of making human-system interaction compatible with human cognitive abilities and limitations, particularly at work. Cognitive ergonomics utilises the knowledge emerging from the cognitive sciences on mental processes such as perception, attention, memory, decision making, and learning. The methods of these fields of research are applied to gain a better understanding of the factors that affect cognitive function. The practical aim is to improve work conditions and human performance, as well as safety and health, and to avoid human error and unnecessary load and stress. 

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