Traffic Psychology (201100125)

Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Ing. Willem Verwey

‘Traffic Psychology’ treats the aspects of cognitive processes such as perception, attention, learning, memory, decision making and action control which are drawn upon when driving. Also, the effects on driving behavior are discussed of cell phone distractions, fatigue, aging, and drugs. These insights help explain why we crash, as well as how we achieve the amazing feat of not crashing more often than we do. The course shows how cognitive processes are used and influenced in a complex everyday skill, and how this contributes to a greater understanding of fundamental aspects of human cognition.

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<< GW Home Employees CPE Former Employees CPE Research Education Graduation Opportunities Links Contact CPE Sitemap Search	Traffic Psychology (201100125) Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Ing. Willem Verwey ‘Traffic Psychology’ treats the aspects of cognitive processes such as perception, attention, learning, memory, decision making and action control which are drawn upon when driving. Also, the effects on driving behavior are discussed of cell phone distractions, fatigue, aging, and drugs. These insights help explain why we crash, as well as how we achieve the amazing feat of not crashing more often than we do. The course shows how cognitive processes are used and influenced in a complex everyday skill, and how this contributes to a greater understanding of fundamental aspects of human cognition.