Joint Cognitive Systems

Joint Cognitive Systems: Foundations of Cognitive Systems Engineering

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Features

  • Presents a principled approach to the study of human work with complex systems
  • Describes a conceptual framework for analysis and concrete methods for design
  • Includes information based on the authors' 20 years of practice in applying CSE in a variety of disciplines
  • Offers a proactive (coping) perspective as an alternative to a reactive (information processing) approach
  • Summary

    Nothing has been more prolific over the past century than human/machine interaction. Automobiles, telephones, computers, manufacturing machines, robots, office equipment, machines large and small; all affect the very essence of our daily lives. However, this interaction has not always been efficient or easy and has at times turned fairly hazardous. Cognitive Systems Engineering (CSE) seeks to improve this situation by the careful study of human/machine interaction as the meaningful behavior of a unified system.

    Written by pioneers in the development of CSE, Joint Cognitive Systems: Foundations of Cognitive Systems Engineering offers a principled approach to studying human work with complex technology. The authors use a top-down, functional approach and emphasize a proactive (coping) perspective on work that overcomes the limitations of the structural human information processing view. They describe a conceptual framework for analysis with concrete theories and methods for joint system modeling that can be applied across the spectrum of single human/machine systems, social/technical systems, and whole organizations. The book explores both current and potential applications of CSE illustrated by examples.

    Understanding the complexities and functions of the human/machine interaction is critical to designing safe, highly functional, and efficient technological systems. This is a critical reference for students, designers, and engineers in a wide variety of disciplines.

    Table of Contents

    PREFACE
    THE DRIVING FORCES
    Introduction
    On Terminology
    Computerization and Growing Complexity
    Self-Reinforcing Complexity Cycle
    Complexity and Unpredictability
    Conspicuousness of the Human Factor
    The Constraining Paradigm
    Input-Output Models
    The Shannon-Weaver Model Communication Model
    Prototypical Information Processing
    From Human-Machine Interaction to Joint Systems
    The Cognitive Viewpoint
    The Classical Human-Machine View
    The Disintegrated View
    Changing the Paradigm
    Definition of a Cognitive System
    The Scope of CSE
    THE EVOLUTION OF WORK
    Technological Systems as Amplification
    `Examples of Amplification
    Amplification of Control
    Effects of Amplification
    Amplification and Interpretation
    Tools and Prostheses
    A Short History of Human-Machine Interaction
    The Conspicuousness of Cognition
    Changing Balance Between Doing and Thinking
    Loss of Work-Specific Information
    The Law of Requisite Variety
    Models of the Human as Controller
    The Joint Cognitive System (JCS)
    Control and Cognition
    Disjoint and Joint Systems
    Amplifying the Ability to Control
    THE BASICS OF A SCIENCE
    Model-Classification-Method
    Requirements to Measurements
    Theory-Driven Measurements
    Theory-Begging Measurements
    The Meaning of Measurements
    The Elusiveness of Cognition
    Cognition in the Mind
    Cognition in the Wild
    The Focus of CSE
    Cognition and Context
    Cognition and Control
    Modeling Cognition and Context
    Sequentiality in Reality and in Models
    The Threads of CSE
    Coping With Complexity
    Use of Artifacts
    Joint Cognitive Systems
    Merging the Threads
    COPING WITH COMPLEXITY
    Introduction
    About Coping
    Sources of Complexity
    Losing Control
    Lack of Time
    Lack of Knowledge
    Lack of Readiness or Preparedness (Competence)
    Lack of Resources
    Coping Strategies
    Information Input Overload
    Information Input Underload
    Designing for Simplicity
    Simplicity-Complexity Trade-Off
    Information Structuring
    How Should the Interaction Be Designed?
    Designing for Complexity
    Support for Coping
    Time
    Predictability
    Summary
    USE OF ARTIFACTS
    Introduction
    Phenomenology of Coagency
    Tools and Prostheses
    Artifacts in CSE
    Range of Artifacts
    Cognitive Artifacts
    The Substitution Myth
    Consequences of Technology Change
    Traffic Safety
    Typical User Responses to New Artifacts
    Failure Modes of an Artefact
    The Accidental User
    User Models and Accidental Users
    JOINT COGNITIVE SYSTEMS
    Introduction
    On the Nature of System Boundaries
    Automation and Joint Cognitive Systems
    Degrees of Human-Machine Dependency
    Automation Philosophies
    Ironies of Automation
    Lesons of Automation
    Function Analysis and Goal Achievement
    Goals and Means
    Simple Test-Operate-Test-Exit (TOTE)
    Recursive Goals-Means Descriptions
    CONTROL AND COGNITION
    Introduction
    Feedback and Control
    Feedforward and Control
    The Substance of Modeling Cognition
    Cognition Without Context
    Cognition in Context
    Mental Models and the Law of Requisite Variety
    COCOM-Contextual Control Model
    Model Constituents
    Control Modes
    ECOM-Extended Control Model
    Tracking
    Regulating
    Monitoring
    Targeting
    ECOM Structure and Parameters
    Interaction Between Loops
    Modeling the Loss of Control
    TIME AND CONTROL
    Orthodoxy in Modeling
    Model Minimization
    Two Neglected Issues
    Modeling Control
    Predictability
    Available Time
    The Modeling of Time
    Representation of Time in COCOM
    Time and Control Modes
    How to Enhance Control
    Technological and Organizational Solutions
    Human Solutions
    Conclusions
    CSE AND ITS APPLICATIONS
    What Should CSE Be About?
    Extensions to Human Factors/Ergonomics
    Design of Work (Cognitive Task Design)
    Making Work Easy
    Making Work Safe
    Problems in the Design of Work
    Control Rooms
    Adaptation
    Decision Support
    The Last Words
    BIBLIOGRAPHY
    AUTHOR INDEX
    SUBJECT INDEX

    Editorial Reviews

    "This book was written by pioneers in the field and offers a principled approach to studying human work with complex technology. … It seems destined to become a classic in the field."
    - Books-on-Line

    "In the nine compact chapters of Joint Cognitive Systems (JCS), two recognized figures in the field of human factors provide an understandable overview of cognitive systems engineering (CSE) and joint cognitive systems. …Fascinating topics are well explained for readers of any level of expertise."
    -HCI International News, Jan. 2006, No. 14

    ". . . present an effective joint cognitive systems paradigm, make compelling arguments, and recommend a substantial advance for our field."

    – Doug Griffith, in Ergonomics in Design, Spring 2007

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