SYMPOSIA PAPER Published: 01 January 1982
STP30081S

Capabilities and Limitations of the Human Being as a Sensor

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For many complex sensory and perceptual judgments, the human is indispensable. However, awareness of sources of human error is necessary in order to take advantage of the unique capabilities of human beings in sensory evaluation. In this context, the literature in experimental psychology which treats complex discriminations, illusions, expectancy, and response bias is discussed. Judicial and human engineering examples are presented, and literature sources are suggested.

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Leibowitz, HW
University of California, Davis, Calif.
Post, RB
University of California, Davis, Calif.
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Developed by Committee: E18
Pages: 3–10
DOI: 10.1520/STP30081S
ISBN-EB: 978-0-8031-4838-3
ISBN-13: 978-0-8031-0782-3