Contributors and Focus

With contributions from a collection of authors consisting of many recognizable experts in the field of virtual and adaptive environments, as well as many up and coming young researchers, this book illustrates the many ways in which psychological science contributes to and benefits from the increased development and application of these nascent systems.

Discussion and Examination

Discussing issues from both a user- and technology-based standpoint, the volume examines the use of human perception, cognition, and behavior.

Foundational Perspective

The book builds a foundation on the assumption that these systems are first and foremost human-centered technologies, in that their purpose is to complement and extend human capabilities across a wide variety of domains.