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Introduction to Aviation Psychology

Introduction to Aviation Psychology

Psychology in Air Transportation

ByP. Michael PolitanoMichael Stein

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An Introduction to Aviation Psychology covers basic introductory psychology topics with specific application to the aviation industry. It is a student-friendly text suitable for undergraduate or introductory level master’s courses in aviation psychology. Basic foundational principles in research, neurophysiology and psychology, sensation and perception, memory and learning, motivation and emotion, stress and fatigue, cognition, personality, and social psychology are brought to life through real-life applications to aviation across all sectors from pilots to cabin crews to organizational structures. Additional chapters explore the psychology of the increasing reliance of aviation on human-machine interfaces and interactions as well as cislunar and translunar space explorations. Using many real examples of aviation incidents and accidents the student will gain an understanding of how aviation psychology can impact flight safety and operations.

Details

Publication Date
Aug 6, 2022
Language
English
ISBN
9780578309286
Category
Science & Medicine
Copyright
All Rights Reserved - Standard Copyright License
Contributors
By (author): P. Michael Politano, By (author): Michael Stein, By (author): Robert O. Walton

Specifications

Pages
491
Binding Type
Paperback Perfect Bound
Interior Color
Color
Dimensions
US Letter (8.5 x 11 in / 216 x 279 mm)

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