Task Representation for Decision Support, Performance Enhancement and Training

Valerie L. Shalin, Paul F. Jacques

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Abstract

We use the term cognitive task analysis (CTA) to refer to the cognitive aspects of any task (including primarily physical tasks and tasks conducted in teams), and distinguish two linked phases: 1) elicitation and 2) representation. This paper addresses the representation of cognitive task content, for its critical role in bridging CTA with cognitive engineering. An ongoing task analysis of jet fighter crewmembers on air defense suppression (Wild Weasel) missions provides an opportunity to comment critically on the utility of the Plan-Goal Graph representation (Sewell & Geddes, 1990) we have been using.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting
Pages380-384
Number of pages5
Volume42
Edition3
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 1998
Event1998 42nd Annual Meeting 'Human Factors and Ergonomics Society' - Chicago, United States
Duration: Oct 5 1998Oct 9 1998
Conference number: 42

Conference

Conference1998 42nd Annual Meeting 'Human Factors and Ergonomics Society'
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityChicago
Period10/5/9810/9/98

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Human Factors and Ergonomics

Disciplines

  • Psychology

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