Neuroergonomics
Neuroergonomics
Neuroergonomics (pronunciation: /ˌnʊəroʊ.ɜːrˈɡɒnəmɪks/) is a scientific discipline that applies neuroscience to the design of systems and technologies in the workplace and in everyday environments. The term is derived from the Greek words "neuron" meaning nerve and "ergon" meaning work.
Etymology
The term "neuroergonomics" is a combination of two disciplines: neuroscience, the study of the brain and nervous system, and ergonomics, the study of efficiency in working environments. It was first coined by Raja Parasuraman and Matthew Rizzo in their book "Neuroergonomics: The Brain at Work" published in 2007.
Overview
Neuroergonomics is a multidisciplinary field that combines neuroscience with ergonomics to optimize human performance and well-being. It involves the application of neuroscience to optimize the design of technologies, systems, and work environments to better match human cognitive abilities and limitations.
Related Terms
- Cognitive Ergonomics: This is a sub-discipline of ergonomics that focuses on mental processes, such as perception, memory, reasoning, and motor response, as they affect interactions among humans and other elements of a system.
- Human Factors: This is the study of how humans behave physically and psychologically in relation to particular environments, products, or services.
- Neuroscience: This is the scientific study of the nervous system.
- Ergonomics: This is the study of people's efficiency in their working environment.
See Also
References
- Parasuraman, R., & Rizzo, M. (2007). Neuroergonomics: The brain at work. Oxford University Press.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Neuroergonomics
- Wikipedia's article - Neuroergonomics
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