Abstract
Manipulated ergonomic aspects of a videotex-type task, and attempted to relate paper-and-pencil measures of field dependence–independence, intelligence, capacity to complete a computer science curriculum, and attitudes toward computers, to the performance of novice users. Results indicate that fault-tolerant aspects of the software and the use of self-defined commands resulted in superior performance. Field independence and higher intelligence were related to better performance. No substantial relationship was found between the ability to complete a computer science curriculum and performance on the task. Ss who expressed an "awesome" view of the nature of computers appeared to perform less well than did other Ss.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 69-88 |
Number of pages | 20 |
Journal | Behaviour and Information Technology |
Volume | 6 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1987 |