An essential tension can be found between researchers interested in ecological validity and
those concerned with maintaining experimental control. Research in the human …

Emergency evacuation in metro stations could be highly challenging due to complex
underground environments, dynamic hazards and high-density crowds. There are different …

This study aimed to examine the effect of repeated exposures to indoor environments on
people's indoor wayfinding performance, both under normal condition and during fire …

Perhaps it is because the profession of clinical neuropsychology is so young that any
progress made in it may seem to be significant. However, it appears to the President of this …

Cyberpsychology is a relatively new discipline that is growing at an alarming rate. While a
number of cyberpsychology-related journals and books have emerged, none directly …

Goal-directed behavior requires adaptive systems that respond to environmental demands.
In the absence of threat (or presence of reward), individuals can explore many behavioral …

There is a growing body of research indicating the multiple ways that affective dysregulation
(eg, anxiety disorders, specific phobias, panic disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder …

Virtual reality (VR) is defined as a 3-dimensional (3D), artificially simulated environment
which allows the user to immerse himself/herself in it. From rehabilitation to data …

Advances in technology have prompted a reexamination of how best to measure behavioral
changes associated with neurological disease and injury. New questions for …

This chapter discusses the development, presentation, and measurement of Synthetic
environments (SEs) for training and assessment. The engaging nature of well-designed SEs …