Enhancing Human Performance
Issues, Theories, and Techniques
Published on 1. January 1988
Book
Paperback/Softback
312 pages
978-0-309-07465-0 (ISBN)
Description
In its evaluation, Enhancing Human Performance reviews the relevant materials, describes each technique, makes recommendations in some cases for further scientific research and investigation, and notes applications in military and industrial settings. The techniques address a wide range of goals, from enhancing classroom learning to improving creativity and motor skills.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Washington
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 226 mm
Width: 150 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
522 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-309-07465-0 (9780309074650)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Daniel Druckman and John A. Swets, Editors; Committee on Techniques for the Enhancement of Human Performance, National Research Council
Content
Front Matter
Part I Overview
1 Introduction
2 Findings and Conclusions
3 Evaluation Issues
Part II Psychological Techniques
4 Learning
5 Improving Motor Skills
6 Altering Mental States
7 Stress Management
8 Social Processes
Part III Parapsychological Techniques
9 Paranormal Phenomena
References
Appendixes
A Summary of Techniques: Theory, Research, and Applications
B Background Papers
C Committee Activities
D Key Terms
E Military Applications of Scientific Information
F Biographical Sketches
Index
Part I Overview
1 Introduction
2 Findings and Conclusions
3 Evaluation Issues
Part II Psychological Techniques
4 Learning
5 Improving Motor Skills
6 Altering Mental States
7 Stress Management
8 Social Processes
Part III Parapsychological Techniques
9 Paranormal Phenomena
References
Appendixes
A Summary of Techniques: Theory, Research, and Applications
B Background Papers
C Committee Activities
D Key Terms
E Military Applications of Scientific Information
F Biographical Sketches
Index