Understanding Illusion and Its Impact on Accidents
Perception is the midway process between sensing and behavior. It is the process by which we understand the stimulus, interpret its meaning, and modify our behavior. This interpretation is largely determined by past experience.
Illusion is a false perception.
With a machine, output depends solely on input and is predictable. However, with humans, even if the input (stimulus) remains the same, behavior may differ. This is because human perception varies from person to person, time to time, and condition to condition. This variability is important in accident prevention.
For illusions, there are many causes. The energy available for sensing, such as radiation for seeing, mechanical for hearing and touching, and chemical for smelling and tasting, plays a role. Cognizance also significantly influences perception and illusion.
For example, a man in dim light may perceive a snake on the aisle and jump, falling into a ditch. Another person with a torch may see the same object as a piece of rope and either kick it or move it aside.
An illusion may lead to unsafe behavior, and unsafe behavior can cause accidents. This is the relationship between illusion and accident prevention.
Regards,
Kesava Pillai
Perception is the midway process between sensing and behavior. It is the process by which we understand the stimulus, interpret its meaning, and modify our behavior. This interpretation is largely determined by past experience.
Illusion is a false perception.
With a machine, output depends solely on input and is predictable. However, with humans, even if the input (stimulus) remains the same, behavior may differ. This is because human perception varies from person to person, time to time, and condition to condition. This variability is important in accident prevention.
For illusions, there are many causes. The energy available for sensing, such as radiation for seeing, mechanical for hearing and touching, and chemical for smelling and tasting, plays a role. Cognizance also significantly influences perception and illusion.
For example, a man in dim light may perceive a snake on the aisle and jump, falling into a ditch. Another person with a torch may see the same object as a piece of rope and either kick it or move it aside.
An illusion may lead to unsafe behavior, and unsafe behavior can cause accidents. This is the relationship between illusion and accident prevention.
Regards,
Kesava Pillai