The Psychology of Human-Computer Interaction

by Stuart K. Card (Editor), Thomas P. Moran (Editor), Allen Newell (Editor)

Overview

Defines the psychology of human-computer interaction, showing how to span the gap between science & application. Studies the behavior of users in interacting with computer systems.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781138432956
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	07/27/2017
Pages:	488
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Contents: Preface. An Applied Information-Processing Psychology. Part I: Science Base. The Human Information-Processor. Part II: Text-Editing. System and User Variability. An Exercise in Task Analysis. The GOMS Model of Manuscript Editing. Extensions of the GOMS Analysis. Models of Devices for Text Selection. Part III: Engineering Models. The Keystroke-Level Model. The Unit-Task Level of Analysis. Part IV: Extensions and Generalizations. An Exploration into Circuit Design. Cognitive Skill. Applying Psychology to Design Reprise.

Editorial Reviews

"...highly recommended for its success in providing a cognitive model of user behavior which can be clearly translated into practical design tools. Furthermore, the fully comprehensive and easy to follow presentation will appeal to a wide range of audiences for whom the editors intend it."
—Applied Ergonomics

"This is a book that is designed not just to be read but to be used — through discussion, study, and prolonged reflection....[it] successfully explores several ways in which computer science, engineering, and psychology can be integrated into a single theory for human-computer interaction."
—Computing

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