Intro to HCI

What do you call the branch of Science that is concerned with understanding human behavior and the mental processes that underlying it?

• biology
• sociology

• Cognitive psychology

• physics

A major part of HCI that refers to any piece of technology, software, or digital platform.

• Interaction

• Peopleware

• Human

• Computer

______ focuses on the development and testing of software and software systems that provides knowledge about the capability of technology and ideas about how this potential can be used.

What is the term for the study of how people interact with computers and to what extent computers are or are not developed for successful interaction with human beings?

• Human-Computer Interaction

• Computer Science

• Information Technology

• Software Engineering

Which field of study focuses on the relationship between individuals and their physical environment?

• Ecology

• Environmental Science

• Geography

• Urban Planning

What is the term for the scientific study of the mind and behavior?

• Neuroscience

• Psychology

• Sociology

• Anthropology

A discipline that leads to understand the challenges and impact of design decisions on the human side of speech interactions, as well as hold potential for cross disciplinary impact.

• Anthropology

• Sociology

• Morphology

• Linguistics

A discipline related to HCI that gives valuable knowledge about users, systems and design methodology, questions about the very nature of interactivity and the interactive user experience.

• Philosophy

• Logic

• ethics

• Engineering

It is the scientific and systematic study of human society that focuses on society, human social behavior, patterns of social relationships, social interaction, and aspects of culture associated with everyday life.

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Sociology

A study related to HCi that aims to define and design tools and various artifacts for different work, pleasure, industrial, entertainment and other environment in order to suit the capabilities and capacities of various users.

• Ergonomics

• kinesthetic

• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• none of the above