Accident proneness;: Research in the occurrence, causation, and prevention of road accidents, (International series of monographs in experimental psychology)
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Author Description
By Lynette Shaw And Herbert S. Sichel. With A Foreword By H. J. Eysenck. Bibliography: P. 457-463.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This work investigates the psychological and behavioral factors that contribute to individual susceptibility to road accidents. Authors Lynette Shaw and Herbert S. Sichel utilize statistical analysis and psychological testing to examine the concept of accident proneness. By applying experimental psychology frameworks, the text argues that specific personality traits and cognitive patterns can be identified to predict and mitigate traffic incidents.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Statistical models for accident frequency and distribution
- Psychological assessment methodologies for drivers
- Analysis of human error in vehicular operation
- Historical data on road safety and accident causation
Scope Limits
- Does not cover modern vehicle safety engineering or electronic driver-assist technologies
- Focuses primarily on the psychological profile of the driver rather than infrastructure design
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this monograph as a foundational text in the study of human factors within transportation safety. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose and the rigorous statistical approach employed by the authors to quantify behavioral risks.
Page Count:
476
Publication Date:
1971-01-01
Publisher:
Pergamon Press
ISBN-10:
0080069169
ISBN-13:
9780080069166
Psychology
Experimental Psychology
Public Health
Transportation
Safety