Which Research Question Would MOST Interest a Human Factors Engineer

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Multiple Choice

Which research question would MOST interest a human factors engineer?

• A) How can we minimize the number of mistakes cashiers make when checking out merchandise?
• B) What is the most valid criterion for hiring police officers?
• C) Under what conditions would an increase in job satisfaction result in poorer job performance?
• D) What characteristic makes a juror more likely to render a verdict of guilt?

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Definitions:

Wavelengths

The distance between consecutive crests of a wave, typically used in the context of electromagnetic and sound waves.

Auditory Receptors

are sensory cells located in the inner ear that convert sound waves into electrical signals, which are then interpreted by the brain as sound.

Cochlea

A snail-shaped, fluid-filled organ in the inner ear, containing the organ of Corti, where the receptors for hearing are located.

Middle Ear

The part of the ear between the eardrum and the oval window that amplifies sound waves and transmits them to the inner ear.