Enhancing Human Performance

Issues, Theories, and Techniques

National Research Council author Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education author Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education author Committee on Techniques for the Enhancement of Human Performance author John a Swets editor Daniel Druckman editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:National Academies Press

Published:1st Feb '88

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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.

Table of Contents
  • 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
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ISBN: 9780309074650

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312 pages