human performance – Peter Hancock

A Quantitative Meta-Analytic Examination of Whole-Body Vibration Effects on Human Performance

March 1, 2007

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Citation:
Conway, G., Szalma, J.L., & Hancock, P.A. (2007). A meta-analysis of performance response under vibration. Ergonomics, 50(2), 228-245.

Abstract:
Whole-body vibration exerts a substantive influence in many work environments. The primary objective for this work was to quantify such effects by identifying those moderating variables that influencethe degree to which performance is affected.

Evaluating Human Performance and Advanced Technology Design in Extreme Environments

December 1, 2003

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Citation:
Brill. J.C., Mouloua, M., Hancock, P.A., & Kennedy, R.S. (2003). Evaluating human performance and advanced technology design in extreme environments. Journal of Human Performance in Extreme Environments, 7(2), 34-35.

Abstract:
Evaluating human performance in extreme environments offers unique challenges to human factors practitioners, researchers, and designers.

Ergonomics as a Foundation for a Science of Purpose

May 1, 2002

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Citation:
Hancock, P.A., & Diaz, D. (2001). Ergonomics as a foundation for a science of purpose. Theoretical Issues in Ergonomic Science, 3(2), 115-123.

Abstract:
The argument here is at once simple and profound. The first premise is that technology is the most powerful ‘shaping’ force on the planet today.

A Dynamic Model of Stress and Sustained Attention

April 1, 1989

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Citation:
Hancock, P.A., & Warm, J.S. (1989). A dynamic model of stress and sustained attention. Human Factors, 31, 519-537.
(Reprinted in ‘Classic Articles:’ Journal of Human Performance in Extreme Environments, 7(1), 15-28). (Reprinted in: N.J. Cooke and E.

The Effect of Performance Failure and Task Demand on The Perception of Mental Workload

January 1, 1989

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Citation:
Hancock, P.A. (1989). The effect of performance failure and task demand on the perception of mental workload. Applied Ergonomics, 20(3), 197-205.

Abstract:
An experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of incipient performance failure on subjective workload response.

Combined Effects of Heat and Noise on Human Performance: A Review

November 26, 1984

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Citation:
Hancock, P.A. & Pierce, J.O. (1985). Combined effects of heat and noise on human performance: A review. American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal, 46(10), 555-566.

Abstract:
This paper examines the combined effects of heat and noise upon behavioral measures of human performance.

Task Categorization and the Limits of Human Performance in Extreme Heat

February 1, 1982

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Citation:
Hancock, P.A. (1982). Task categorization and the limits of human performance in extreme heat. Aviation, Space and Environmental Medicine, 53, 778-784.

Abstract:
This paper examines human performance limitations in differing task categories in conditions of elevated ambient temperature.