Human-Computer Interaction

  1. Understanding Human Capabilities and Limitations
    1. Human Information Processing Model
      1. The Model Human Processor
        1. Perceptual Processor
          1. Cognitive Processor
            1. Motor Processor
              1. Processing Cycles and Bottlenecks
              2. Information Processing Stages
                1. Sensation and Perception
                  1. Attention and Selection
                    1. Memory and Storage
                      1. Decision Making
                        1. Response Execution
                      2. Perceptual Systems
                        1. Visual System
                          1. Visual Acuity and Resolution
                            1. Color Perception and Color Blindness
                              1. Visual Attention and Eye Movements
                                1. Depth Perception
                                  1. Visual Search Patterns
                                  2. Auditory System
                                    1. Hearing Range and Sensitivity
                                      1. Sound Localization
                                        1. Speech Perception
                                          1. Auditory Attention
                                          2. Haptic System
                                            1. Tactile Sensitivity
                                              1. Kinesthetic Feedback
                                                1. Temperature and Texture Perception
                                                  1. Haptic Memory
                                                2. Cognitive Processes
                                                  1. Attention Mechanisms
                                                    1. Selective Attention
                                                      1. Divided Attention
                                                        1. Sustained Attention
                                                          1. Attention Switching
                                                          2. Memory Systems
                                                            1. Sensory Memory
                                                              1. Short-term Memory
                                                                1. Working Memory
                                                                  1. Long-term Memory
                                                                    1. Memory Limitations and Chunking
                                                                    2. Mental Models and Conceptual Understanding
                                                                      1. User Mental Models
                                                                        1. System Models
                                                                          1. Designer Models
                                                                            1. Model Alignment
                                                                            2. Problem Solving and Decision Making
                                                                              1. Cognitive Load Theory
                                                                                1. Heuristics and Biases
                                                                                  1. Error Types and Classifications
                                                                                  2. Learning and Skill Development
                                                                                    1. Stages of Skill Acquisition
                                                                                      1. Transfer of Learning
                                                                                        1. Expertise Development
                                                                                      2. Motor Control and Physical Interaction
                                                                                        1. Fitts's Law and Movement Time
                                                                                          1. Speed-Accuracy Tradeoff
                                                                                            1. Target Size and Distance Effects
                                                                                              1. Applications in Interface Design
                                                                                              2. Motor Control Principles
                                                                                                1. Fine Motor Control
                                                                                                  1. Gross Motor Movements
                                                                                                    1. Hand-Eye Coordination
                                                                                                    2. Physical Ergonomics
                                                                                                      1. Anthropometric Considerations
                                                                                                        1. Repetitive Strain Prevention
                                                                                                          1. Workspace Design
                                                                                                        2. Individual Differences and Diversity
                                                                                                          1. Physical and Motor Diversity
                                                                                                            1. Mobility Variations
                                                                                                              1. Dexterity Differences
                                                                                                              2. Sensory and Perceptual Diversity
                                                                                                                1. Visual Impairments
                                                                                                                  1. Hearing Impairments
                                                                                                                    1. Sensory Processing Differences
                                                                                                                    2. Cognitive Diversity
                                                                                                                      1. Learning Differences
                                                                                                                        1. Attention Variations
                                                                                                                          1. Processing Speed Differences
                                                                                                                          2. Cultural and Social Diversity
                                                                                                                            1. Language and Literacy
                                                                                                                              1. Cultural Norms and Values
                                                                                                                                1. Technology Experience Levels
                                                                                                                                2. Expertise and Skill Levels
                                                                                                                                  1. Novice User Characteristics
                                                                                                                                    1. Intermediate User Needs
                                                                                                                                      1. Expert User Requirements
                                                                                                                                        1. Adaptive Interface Design

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