The Scientific Study of the Interaction Between People, Machines, and Their

question 4

Multiple Choice

The scientific study of the interaction between people, machines, and their work environments is which of the following?

• A)Ergonomics
• B)Human-computer interaction (HCI)
• C)Human factors
• D)Usability

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Definitions:

Mental Shortcuts

Cognitive strategies that simplify decision making by reducing the amount of information processed.

Cognitive Misers

A theory suggesting that humans, in an effort to conserve mental energy, prefer to rely on simple and efficient thought processes rather than engaging in more effortful and complex reasoning.

Judgements

Judgements are opinions or decisions formed after considering facts and evidence, often involving the evaluation of information to draw conclusions.

Emotional Relating

The process of connecting with others through emotions, empathizing with their feelings, and expressing one's emotional state.