Applied Spatial Cognition: From Research to Cognitive Technology

by Allen; Gary L.

• ISBN13: 9780805852998
• ISBN10: 0805852999
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-09-06
• Publisher: Psychology Pres

Summary

Applied Spatial Cognitionillustrates the vital link between research and application in spatial cognition. With an impressive vista ranging from applied research to applications of cognitive technology, this volume presents the work of individuals from a wide range of disciplines and research areas, including psychologists, geographers, information scientists, computer scientists, cognitive scientists, engineers, and architects. Chapters throughout the book are a testimony to the importance of basic and applied research regarding human spatial cognition and behavior in the many facets of daily life. The contents are arranged into three sections, the first of which deals with a variety of spatial problems in real-world settings. The second section focuses on spatial cognition in specific populations. The final part is concerned principally with applications of spatial cognitive research and the development of cognitive technology. Relevant to a number of remarkably diverse groups,Applied Spatial Cognitionwill be of considerable interest to researchers and professionals in industrial/organizational psychology, human factors research, and cognitive science.

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
Contributors	xv
I. Influencing Spatial Activity in Real-World and Electronic Environments	1	(126)
1 Choice of Driving Versus Walking Related to Cognitive Distance	3	(22)
Tommy Gärling and Peter Loukopoulos
2 Assisting Pedestrian Wayfinding in Urban Settings: Why References to Landmarks are Crucial in Direction-Giving	25	(28)
Michel Denis, Pierre-Emmanuel Michon, and Ariane Tom
3 Cognitive Design Principles for Automated Generation of Visualizations	53	(22)
Barbara Tversky, Maneesh Agrawala, Julie Heiser, Paul Lee, Pat Hanrahan, Doantam Phan, Chris Stolte, and Marie-Paule Daniel
4 Aspect-Oriented Building Design: Toward Computer-Aided Approaches to Solving Spatial Constraint Problems in Architecture	75	(28)
Sven Bertel, Georg Vrachliotis, and Christian Freksa
5 Navigation in Electronic Environments	103	(24)
Stephen Hirtle and Molly Sorrows
II. Assisting Wayfinding, Orientation, and Mobility in Specific Populations	127	(102)
6 Spatial Cognition and Its Facilitation in Special Populations	129	(50)
Nigel Foreman
7 Assisting Wayfinding in Visually Impaired Travelers	179	(24)
Jack M. Loomis, Reginald G. Golledge, Roberta L. Klatzky, and James R. Marston
8 Negotiating the Urban Traffic Environment: Pedestrian Skill Development in Young Children	203	(26)
James A. Thomson
III. Training or Facilitating Skilled Performance	229	(144)
9 Spatial Thinking and the Design of Landmine Detection Training	231	(36)
James J. Staszewski
10 A Geographic Information System for Managing Search for Lost Persons	267	(18)
C. Donald Heth and Edward H. Cornell
11 The Role of Spatial Cognition in Medicine: Applications for Selecting and Training Professionals	285	(32)
Mary Hegarty, Madeleine Keehner, Cheryl Cohen, Daniel R. Montello, and Yvonne Lippa
12 Software Navigation Design	317	(22)
Stephanie Guerlain
13 Immersive Simulation of Coordinated Motion in Virtual Environments: An Application to Training Small Unit Military Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures	339	(34)
James N. Templeinan and Linda E. Sibert
Author Index	373	(18)
Subject Index	391