Introduction to Human Factors: Applying Psychology to Design, Second Edition [Paperback]

This textbook introduces readers to the innovative field of human factors psychology, offering real-world examples illustrating how experimental findings are used to improve the design of tools and environments used daily. This edition provides updated text, examples, pedagogical boxes, references, and an expanded instructors manual.

Nancy J. Stone received her Ph.D. in experimental psychology from Texas Tech University, USA.? She created and taught the undergraduate Human Factors course at Creighton University. Nancy is a Fellow of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, and currently serves on the Executive Council. She served as the Educational Technical Group (ETG) Program Chair and the ETG Chair. She also served on and then became Chair of the Education and Training Committee of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. Her involvement in human factors education led to her invited article on human factors education in the Special 50^th Anniversary issue of Human Factors. Her research is in the areas of environmental design, teamwork, and student learning.?

Alex Chaparro received his Ph.D. in experimental psychology from Texas Tech University, USA, and completed a postdoc at Harvard University in the departments of Psychology and Applied Sciences.? He is a Professor in the Department of Human Factors and Behavioral Neurobiology at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.? He has taught human factors courses at the undergraduate and graduate level and is a member of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. His research concerns the effects of distraction and aging on driving performance.

Joseph Joe R. Keebler received his PhD in Applied/Experimental Human Factors Psychology from the University of Central Florida, USA. Joe currently serves as an Associate Professor of Human Factors at Embry Riddle AeronlJ