Slips and capture

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Slips and Capture

Slips and capture (/slɪps ænd kæptʃər/) is a term used in the field of psychology and human factors to describe a specific type of error in human performance.

Etymology

The term "slips and capture" is derived from the English words "slip", meaning to slide unintentionally, and "capture", meaning to take into one's possession or control. In the context of psychology and human factors, it refers to situations where an individual's intended action is 'captured' by a stronger, often habitual, response.

Definition

In the context of human error, slips are actions that do not achieve their intended outcome, while capture refers to the process where a habitual action takes over from the intended action. This can occur when the individual is distracted, under stress, or when the habitual action is very similar to the intended action.

Related Terms

  • Action Slips: These are slips that occur when an individual performs an action that was not intended. This can be due to a lapse in attention or a failure in execution.
  • Capture Errors: These are errors that occur when a habitual action 'captures' the intended action. This often happens when the two actions are similar in nature.
  • Mistakes: These are errors in the planning stage of an action, as opposed to slips and captures, which are errors in the execution stage.
  • Human Factors: This is a multidisciplinary field that studies the interaction between humans and the systems they use. It is closely related to the study of slips and captures as it seeks to understand and mitigate human error.

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