35 A discussion of the history of flight training with an emphasis on flight simulation. What makes a good simulator? Should it really perfectly re-create the real world? Can we identify effective pilots through screening tests? -Part vs whole training in sport (Time 21:01) Download link Articles/links: The Link Trainer Naive Realism: Misplaced Faith in…
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34B What are conditional probabilities and how can they be used to help you draft and set you weekly lineup for a fantasy football team? Download link More about the analysis: https://perceptionaction.com/bayesintro More information: My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Twitter: @Shakeywaits Email:…
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34A A few thoughts on the “Seeing the forest and the trees: Theoretical and practical issues in sport expertise” workshop held in conjunction with Annual Meeting of the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSA) on June 14, 2016. Download link http://naspspa.com/2016-naspspa-conference-workshops/ More information: My Research Gate Page (pdfs of…
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34 An analysis of some of the most serious plane crashes that were caused by human error with a goal of understanding what happened in terms of perceptual-motor and cognitive processes. What can we learn from these unfortunate incidents so that they never happen again? -Some famous errors on the sports field (Time 23:48) Download…
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33 How do pilots use all the information from the outside environment, instruments and air traffic control to make decisions and act? Does their ability to sample information depend on experience? What are some of the common decision making errors that can occurs? -Why do performers learn better when they can control when feedback is…
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32 How does a pilot know which way is up or whether they are banking left or right? Sounds easy, but maintaining spatial orientation is one of the most difficult challenges in aviation. What visual and vestibular information can be used to orient oneself and what illusions cause spatial disorientation? -Can showing an athlete their…
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31 What visual information can a pilot use to land a plane? What misperception can occur and how can the lead to crashes? What is the Black Hole Illusion? -What is the best way to train an athlete: start easy or start hard?(Time 22:19) Download link Articles: Aviation Visual Perception: Research, Misperception & Mishaps Optic…
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30 How effective is driver training and education? Is it helping to reduce accidents? Which countries have the most difficult driver’s tests? Can simulation help improve training and licensing procedures? -What is the most unbreakable record in sports? (Time 17:56) Download link Articles/Books: Understanding Driving Driver Education Task Analysis The effectiveness of driver training as…
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29 How good are drivers at detecting risks and dangers that lurk around the corner? What is the best way to assess this ability? Do people actually want some risk when driving? Is the desire for risk going to counteract our efforts to making make the road safer through interventions? -How does glare effect sports…
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28B A look at the psychological side of penalty kicks to get you ready for Euro 2016. How does a penalty shootout compare to high pressure situations in other sports? What is the best strategy for taking a penalty? Is it important to have a pre-kick routine and celebrate if you win? Download link Articles/links:…
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