Question 1

List and describe five variables that influence movement compatibility.

Accepted Answer

1. Physical Characteristics: The physical attributes of individuals, such as height, weight, and body proportions, can influence movement compatibility. For example, two individuals with significantly different heights may struggle to perform certain movements together.

2. Skill Level: The skill level of individuals involved in a movement can impact compatibility. If one person is highly skilled and the other is a beginner, it may be challenging to perform movements in sync.

3. Communication: Effective communication between individuals is crucial for movement compatibility. Clear instructions, feedback, and understanding of each other's movements can greatly influence how well individuals can move together.

4. Flexibility and Range of Motion: Differences in flexibility and range of motion can affect movement compatibility. If one person has a limited range of motion compared to the other, it may be difficult to perform movements in harmony.

5. Emotional Connection: The emotional connection between individuals can also influence movement compatibility. Trust, empathy, and understanding can enhance the ability to move together seamlessly, while a lack of emotional connection may hinder compatibility.

Question 2

What factor most strongly influences the relative effectiveness of self-pacing versus forced pacing in serial RT tasks, and why does it do so?

Accepted Answer

The factor that most strongly influences the relative effectiveness of self-pacing versus forced pacing in serial RT tasks is individual differences in cognitive processing and attentional control.

Self-pacing allows individuals to control the speed at which they complete the task, which can be beneficial for those who have strong attentional control and the ability to maintain focus for extended periods of time. On the other hand, forced pacing may be more effective for individuals who struggle with maintaining attention and need external structure to stay on task.

This factor influences the relative effectiveness of self-pacing versus forced pacing because it directly impacts an individual's ability to regulate their cognitive resources and maintain consistent performance throughout the task. Those with strong attentional control may benefit from the flexibility of self-pacing, while those with weaker attentional control may perform better under forced pacing conditions.

In summary, individual differences in cognitive processing and attentional control play a significant role in determining the effectiveness of self-pacing versus forced pacing in serial RT tasks, as they directly impact an individual's ability to regulate their cognitive resources and maintain consistent performance.

Question 3

An example of the optimal modality compatibility mapping from stimulus to response is:

Accepted Answer

A)  onset of a light to pushing a key 
B)  onset of a light to vocal naming 
C)  hearing a word to pushing a key 
D)  all of the above are equally compatible 
A)  onset of a light to pushing a key 
B)  onset of a light to vocal naming 
C)  hearing a word to pushing a key 
D)  all of the above are equally compatible A

Question 4

When two components are placed in series, the reliability of the total system will be ____ the reliability of the individual components:

Accepted Answer

A)  greater than 
B)  equal to 
C)  less than 
A)  greater than 
B)  equal to 
C)  less than

Question 5

Show, in words and/or pictures, how congruence contributes to both location and movement compatibility

Accepted Answer

Congruence contributes to location compa

Question 6

Single channel theory best characterizes:

Accepted Answer

A)  both perception and response selection 
B)  perception but not response selection 
C)  response selection but not perception 
D)  all FOUR stages of processing 
A)  both perception and response selection 
B)  perception but not response selection 
C)  response selection but not perception 
D)  all FOUR stages of processing

Question 7

Several variables are known to drive people along the speed accuracy trade-off curve. Which of the following is NOT one of these:

Accepted Answer

A)  changes in compatibility 
B)  levels of stress 
C)  changes in age 
D)  changes in control devices (e.g., from a keypad to a touch screen) 
A)  changes in compatibility 
B)  levels of stress 
C)  changes in age 
D)  changes in control devices (e.g., from a keypad to a touch screen)

Question 8

Which type of error is most closely associated with the concept of automaticity as a causal factor:

Accepted Answer

A)  mistake 
B)  lapse 
C)  slip 
D)  congruence error 
A)  mistake 
B)  lapse 
C)  slip 
D)  congruence error

Question 9

What is the difference between the repetition effect and the alternation effect in influencing choice RT? What causes one or the other to be observed?

Accepted Answer

The repetition effect and the alternatio

Question 10

What is the difference between the speed-accuracy micro trade-off and the speed-accuracy macro trade-off? What is one factor that influences each of these?

Accepted Answer

The speed-accuracy micro trade-off refer

Question 11

When people are presented with a sequence of choice RT tasks without preview, their maximum rate of responding is about:

Accepted Answer

A)  10 responses/second 
B)  2-3 responses/second 
C)  1 response/second 
D)  1 response/ 2-3 seconds 
A)  10 responses/second 
B)  2-3 responses/second 
C)  1 response/second 
D)  1 response/ 2-3 seconds

Question 12

The self-paced schedule of serial RTs is better than the force paced schedule to the extent that the required processing time for each stimulus is:

Accepted Answer

A)  constant 
B)  variable 
C)  short (fast) 
D)  long (slow) 
A)  constant 
B)  variable 
C)  short (fast) 
D)  long (slow)

Question 13

When a vertical array of displays, from top-down is associated with a horizontal array of controls, from left to right, this mapping adheres to:

Accepted Answer

A)  the Warrick principle 
B)  the co-location principle 
C)  the orthogonal principle 
D)  the congruence principle 
A)  the Warrick principle 
B)  the co-location principle 
C)  the orthogonal principle 
D)  the congruence principle

Question 14

According to the Hick-Hyman law, each progressive increase in N (the complexity of choice) produces a:

Accepted Answer

A)  smaller increase in RT 
B)  constant increase in RT 
C)  longer increase in RT 
D)  constant decrease in RT 
A)  smaller increase in RT 
B)  constant increase in RT 
C)  longer increase in RT 
D)  constant decrease in RT

Question 15

What is the additive factors technique, and how does it contribute to understanding stages of human information processing?

Accepted Answer

The additive factors technique is a meth

Question 16

The Hick-Hyman law accounts for the role of_____ in RT.

Accepted Answer

A)  the speed-accuracy trade-off 
B)  expectancy 
C)  compatibility 
D)  all of the above 
A)  the speed-accuracy trade-off 
B)  expectancy 
C)  compatibility 
D)  all of the above

Question 17

When is a speed-accuracy trade-on typically shown (a positive relation between speed and accuracy):

Accepted Answer

A)  working memory tasks 
B)  visual search tasks 
C)  low compatibility tasks 
D)  choice RT tasks 
A)  working memory tasks 
B)  visual search tasks 
C)  low compatibility tasks 
D)  choice RT tasks

Question 18

According to the form of the typical speed-accuracy operating characteristic, when the accuracy set is very high, the RT will be:

Accepted Answer

A)  short and variable 
B)  short and constant 
C)  long and variable 
D)  long and constant. 
A)  short and variable 
B)  short and constant 
C)  long and variable 
D)  long and constant.

Question 19

The shape of the speed-accuracy operating characteristic (SAOC) has implications for system design that:

Accepted Answer

A)  are consistent with principles of visual momentum 
B)  apply primarily to complex choices 
C)  discourage "0 defects" campaigns * 
D)  pertain only to RT tasks 
A)  are consistent with principles of visual momentum 
B)  apply primarily to complex choices 
C)  discourage "0 defects" campaigns * 
D)  pertain only to RT tasks

Question 20

Comparison of different stovetop designs vary in their application of:

Accepted Answer

A)  movement congruence 
B)  the Warrick principle 
C)  frame-of-reference transformations 
D)  the co-location principle * 
A)  movement congruence 
B)  the Warrick principle 
C)  frame-of-reference transformations 
D)  the co-location principle *

List and describe five variables that influence movement compatibility.

What factor most strongly influences the relative effectiveness of self-pacing versus forced pacing in serial RT tasks, and why does it do so?

An example of the optimal modality compatibility mapping from stimulus to response is:

When two components are placed in series, the reliability of the total system will be ____ the reliability of the individual components:

Show, in words and/or pictures, how congruence contributes to both location and movement compatibility

Single channel theory best characterizes:

Several variables are known to drive people along the speed accuracy trade-off curve. Which of the following is NOT one of these:

Which type of error is most closely associated with the concept of automaticity as a causal factor:

What is the difference between the repetition effect and the alternation effect in influencing choice RT? What causes one or the other to be observed?

What is the difference between the speed-accuracy micro trade-off and the speed-accuracy macro trade-off? What is one factor that influences each of these?

When people are presented with a sequence of choice RT tasks without preview, their maximum rate of responding is about:

The self-paced schedule of serial RTs is better than the force paced schedule to the extent that the required processing time for each stimulus is:

When a vertical array of displays, from top-down is associated with a horizontal array of controls, from left to right, this mapping adheres to:

According to the Hick-Hyman law, each progressive increase in N (the complexity of choice) produces a:

What is the additive factors technique, and how does it contribute to understanding stages of human information processing?

The Hick-Hyman law accounts for the role of_____ in RT.

When is a speed-accuracy trade-on typically shown (a positive relation between speed and accuracy):

According to the form of the typical speed-accuracy operating characteristic, when the accuracy set is very high, the RT will be:

The shape of the speed-accuracy operating characteristic (SAOC) has implications for system design that:

Comparison of different stovetop designs vary in their application of:

Research Methods

Signal Detection and Absolute Judgement

Attention in Perception and Display Space

Spatial Displays

Spatial Cognition Navigation and Manual Control

Language and Communication

Memory and Training

Decision Making

Multi-Tasking

Mental Workload and Stress

Human-Automation Interaction

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Exam 9: Selection of Action

List and describe five variables that influence movement compatibility.

What factor most strongly influences the relative effectiveness of self-pacing versus forced pacing in serial RT tasks, and why does it do so?

An example of the optimal modality compatibility mapping from stimulus to response is:

When two components are placed in series, the reliability of the total system will be ____ the reliability of the individual components:

Show, in words and/or pictures, how congruence contributes to both location and movement compatibility

Single channel theory best characterizes:

Several variables are known to drive people along the speed accuracy trade-off curve. Which of the following is NOT one of these:

Which type of error is most closely associated with the concept of automaticity as a causal factor:

What is the difference between the repetition effect and the alternation effect in influencing choice RT? What causes one or the other to be observed?

What is the difference between the speed-accuracy micro trade-off and the speed-accuracy macro trade-off? What is one factor that influences each of these?

When people are presented with a sequence of choice RT tasks without preview, their maximum rate of responding is about:

The self-paced schedule of serial RTs is better than the force paced schedule to the extent that the required processing time for each stimulus is:

When a vertical array of displays, from top-down is associated with a horizontal array of controls, from left to right, this mapping adheres to:

According to the Hick-Hyman law, each progressive increase in N (the complexity of choice) produces a:

What is the additive factors technique, and how does it contribute to understanding stages of human information processing?

The Hick-Hyman law accounts for the role of_____ in RT.

When is a speed-accuracy trade-on typically shown (a positive relation between speed and accuracy):

According to the form of the typical speed-accuracy operating characteristic, when the accuracy set is very high, the RT will be:

The shape of the speed-accuracy operating characteristic (SAOC) has implications for system design that:

Comparison of different stovetop designs vary in their application of:

Research Methods

Signal Detection and Absolute Judgement

Attention in Perception and Display Space

Spatial Displays

Spatial Cognition Navigation and Manual Control

Language and Communication

Memory and Training

Decision Making

Multi-Tasking

Mental Workload and Stress

Human-Automation Interaction

Filters