Psychology 409a- November
24, 2006
Skills with technology
By: Jessica Trujillo
Instructions
for this activity are found at:
www.soc.hawaii.edu/leonj/leonj/leonpsy25/g25-oral1.htm
Instructor: Dr. Leon James
Peter Rothe, Editor (2002). Driving
Lessons: Exploring Systems That Make Traffic Safer. (
Concept #1- Skills
1)
A learned
ability to perform some task effectively and efficiently
2)
Categories:
a.
Knowledge
i.
Experience
facts rules
b.
Attention
i.
Controlling
dividing and switching focus
c.
Detection
i.
Fixation and
formation of images
d.
Perception
i.
Processing
images
e.
Evaluation
i.
Risk analysis
of situations
f.
Decision
i.
Matching
options and motive
g.
Motor skill
i.
Integration
control actions
h.
Imagination
i.
Safety margin
responses
i.
Motivation
i.
Transient
objectives
j.
Responsibility
i.
Executive
policy skills
3)
all these
skills are very important and they can effect the driver as a whole (all need
to be worked on and all are not perfected in one person)
Concept #2- Technology in cars
1)
Because of new
technology in cars, drivers skills are going to have to be changed and
transformed into the new technology in order to still be a skilled driver
2)
New technology
includes :
a.
On board
email, internet connectivity, infrared night vision enhancement, pass car keyless entry, in car shopping and so on….
3)
It is
imperative that you get acquainted with the vehicle before driving so that you
can increase rather then decrease your skill on the road.
Links:
1) http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7856773/site/newsweek/
- safety technology features
2) http://www.familycar.com/Driving.htm
various tips for safe driving
3) www.drivingskillsforlife.com
– skills for life while driving
Class Homepage: www.soc.hawaii.edu/leonj/leonj/leonpsy25/classhome-g25.htm
My Homepage: www.soc.hawaii.edu/leon/409af2006/trujillo/trujillo-home.htm