The Role of Behavioral Science in Physical Security. Proceedings of the Annual Symposium (1st) 29-30 April 1976.

Abstract

This document contains the proceedings of a 2-day Symposium/Workshop held in April 1976 on the application of behavioral science to the problems of physical security. The formal papers are divided into three topical sections: (1) Threat Analysisbehavioral Factors and Consequences, (2) Human Reliability-Response Forces vs. Adversary, and (3) Methods of Measuring Behavioral Impact-Quantitative vs. Qualitative. Timely questions and challenges were explored in open discussion sessions following many of the presentations. The volume concludes with a brief summary of the panel-type workshop on the subject of threat analysis held on the second day. Attributes; Physical security; Psychological deterrence; Terrorism; Threat analysis, Behavioral science, Human factors, Human reliability.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA956095

Entities

People

  • Joel J. Kramer

Organizations

  • National Institute of Standards and Technology

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Antiterrorism
  • Behavioral Sciences
  • Deterrence
  • National Security
  • Physical Security
  • Reliability
  • Security
  • Terrorism
  • Workshops

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

Readers

  • Academic Conference Management
  • Political Violence and Terrorism Studies.
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.