cognitive ergonomics

a specialty area of ergonomics that seeks to understand the cognitive processes and representations involved in human performance. Cognitive ergonomics studies the combined effect of information-processing characteristics, task constraints, and task environment on human performance and applies the results of such studies to the design and evaluation of work systems.

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March 17th 2025

rebelliousness

n. resistance to authority, especially parental authority or its equivalent. —rebellious adj.