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  • Human Factors
  • Decision Science

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  • Field-based decision-making models emerged in the mid-1980s.
  • The Naturalistic Decision Making (NDM) movement formed in 1989.
  • Macrocognition emerged as a broader framework in 2003.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the historical development of decision-making research.
  • To connect NDM and Macrocognition concepts.
  • To highlight the transition towards practical cognitive performance tools.

Main Methods:

  • Historical analysis of research trajectories.
  • Conceptual evolution mapping.
  • Identification of key theoretical shifts.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated a clear progression from early models to NDM.
  • Showcased the expansion of NDM into the Macrocognition framework.
  • Identified the recent shift towards applied cognitive enhancement methods.

Conclusions:

  • The field has evolved from theoretical models to practical applications.
  • Macrocognition provides a comprehensive view of cognitive processes.
  • Current research focuses on developing actionable tools for cognitive performance.