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Human Performance

2.7.3 Different components of attention ............................................................ 192

2.7.3.1 Selective attention ................................................................................ 192
2.7.3.2 Divided attention .................................................................................. 193

2.7.3.3 Sustained attention............................................................................... 194
2.7.3.4 Attention level ...................................................................................... 195

2.7.4 Distractions in attention ............................................................................. 196

2.7.4.1 Aging ..................................................................................................... 196

2.7.4.2 Hyperactivity ......................................................................................... 196
2.7.4.3 Managing attention – automatic or controlled process? ..................... 197

2.8 Handling threats and errors ................................................................. 198

2.8.1 Threats ........................................................................................................ 198

2.8.1.1 External threats and environmental threats ........................................ 198
2.8.1.2 Internal threats ..................................................................................... 199

2.8.1.3 Organizational threats .......................................................................... 199

2.8.1.4 Latent (hidden) threats ......................................................................... 199
2.8.1.5 Predictable / unpredictable threats...................................................... 199

2.8.1.6 Errors ..................................................................................................... 200

2.8.2 Pre-flight safety assessment ....................................................................... 200
2.8.2.1 PAVE ...................................................................................................... 200

2.9 Decison-making progress ..................................................................... 202

2.9.1 Dangerous personality types ...................................................................... 203

2.9.2 Decision-making ability ............................................................................... 205

2.10 Good advice ....................................................................................... 206

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