Each Day, While Sid Is Sitting at His Desk at Work

question 35

Multiple Choice

Each day, while Sid is sitting at his desk at work, he continually thinks about germs. Each time this occurs, he washes his hands. Sid probably suffers from ________.

• A) agoraphobia
• B) panic disorder
• C) generalized anxiety disorder
• D) obsessive-compulsive disorder

Understand the scope and objectives of human factors psychology.

Recognize the importance of minimizing distractions and fatigue in preventing traffic accidents.

Identify how human factors psychology applies to the design and usability of everyday technologies like microwave ovens.

Understand the concept of the "curse of knowledge" and its implications in knowledge transfer and communication.