Book Description

The first volume to integrate two significant areas of research: psychophysiology and the effects of information technology in the office and other ``electronic workplaces.'' Focusing on the psychophysiological aspects of user-system interaction, it discusses key psychological concepts in analysis of the subject, emphasizing cognitive psychology, social psychology, and stress research. Its examination of the special demands of the electronic workplace is organized around use of the visual display terminal and issues of attention and vigilance in human-computer interaction. Goes on to provide systematic reviews of relevant studies involving evoked potentials, heart rate, and oculomotor and biochemical measures of human response. Evaluates evidence on the effects of visual display terminals and suggests directions of future research and practice in the field.