slips and capture
The term 'slips and capture' is used in cognitive psychology to describe errors where a habitual action takes over an intended action, often due to a lapse in attention.
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Definition
C1Cognitive Psychology
(technical, academic)A cognitive error where a habitual action replaces the intended action due to a lapse in attention.
Example
- While trying to type her password, she accidentally typed her old one due to slips and capture.
- The pilot's slips and capture error caused him to follow the wrong procedure during the emergency.
C1Law Enforcement
(technical, specific)An error where an officer mistakenly uses their firearm instead of their Taser due to a lapse in attention.
Example
- The officer's slips and capture mistake resulted in the unintended discharge of his firearm.
- Training aims to reduce slips and capture errors by reinforcing correct procedures under stress.
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