This panel discusses the potential of a multi-level approach to the study of individual differences to enhance both theory and practice in human factors. Neural, genetic, cognitive, and psychometric studies are presented, and each panelist describes research using two or more of these approaches. Panelists demonstrate how assessment of individual differences informs cognitive modeling and discuss the implications for selection, training, and the individuation of interface design are discussed.
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