This paper reviews cognitive science perspectives on the design of visual‐spatial displays
and introduces the other papers in this topic. It begins by classifying different types of visual …

This paper 1) provides reasons why graphics should be effective aids to communicate risk;
2) reviews the use of visuals, especially graphical displays, to communicate risk; 3) …

Forming connections between human performance and design, this new edition of
Engineering Psychology and Human Performance examines human–machine interaction …

Recipient of the 2024 Textbook & Academic Authors Association (TAA) Textbook Excellence
Award This award recognizes excellence in current textbooks and learning materials …

This review describes recent experimental and focus group research on graphics as a
method of communication about quantitative health risks. Some of the studies discussed in …

Previous research has identified public perceptions of the scientific consensus on climate
change as an important gateway belief. Yet, little research to date has examined how to …

" Graphic displays get better and better and become more and more important in the modern
information age. Graph Design for Eye and Mind is the best place to learn the art and …

The importance of educational certification for labor market success has increased since the
1970s. But social sciences still cannot answer a fundamental question: Who goes to college …

There is a paucity of information regarding the optimal method of presenting risk/benefit
information to parents of pediatric research subjects. This study, therefore, was designed to …

This is the first book to clearly assess the increasingly important area of communication of
risk in the health sector. We are moving away from the days when paternalistic doctors …