Plans and situated actions: the problem of human-machine communication
Plans and situated actions: the problem of human-machine communication
Display-based action at the user interface
International Journal of Man-Machine Studies
The Psychology of Human-Computer Interaction
The Psychology of Human-Computer Interaction
International Journal of Human-Computer Studies - Notification user interfaces
Formal Modelling of Salience and Cognitive Load
Electronic Notes in Theoretical Computer Science (ENTCS)
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Motivation -- Many empirical accounts of slip errors have focused on identifying causal factors. However, to what extent can avoiding slip errors be considered a cognitive skill? Research approach -- A series of experiments have shown that some actions seem to "spring to mind" for the performance of a task, whereas others do not, and that the latter are much more likely than the former to feature in erroneous actions. Findings -- The results suggest that procedural and sensory cues need to be strong enough to capture a participant's attention away from actions that "spring to mind". Research limitations/Implications -- Avoiding error can be considered a cognitive skill when a 'window of opportunity' is utilised to rehearse procedural steps or when participants are able to create their own environmental cues. Originality/Value -- The research suggests that identifying how people avoid making errors can provide us with a deeper understanding of why errors happen. Take away message -- Rehearsal and personalised cue creation is spontaneous and can be used to minimize the likelihood of error.