Human characteristics
to understand the human as an information processing system, how humans
communicate, and people’s physical and psychological requirements
Human information processing
• characteristics of the human as a processor of information
- memory, perception, motor skills, attention, problem-solving, learning and skill acquisition, motivation, conceptual models, diversity…
Language, communication and interaction
• aspects of language
- syntax, semantics, pragmatics; conversational interaction, specialized languages
Ergonomics
• physiological characteristics of people and their relationship to workspace & the environment
- arrangement of displays and controls; cognitive and sensory limits; effects of display technology; fatigue and health; furniture and lighting; design for stressful and hazardous environments; design for the disabled...