Application of Cognitive Load Theory to Develop a Measure of Team Cognitive Efficiency

    Authors

    J. H. Johnston; S. M. Fiore; C. Paris;C. A. P. Smith

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Milit. Psychol.

    Keywords

    decision making; cognitive load; team cognition; WORKING-MEMORY; INSTRUCTIONAL CONDITIONS; TRAINING ENVIRONMENTS; SPLIT-ATTENTION; DESIGN; Psychology, Multidisciplinary

    Abstract

    Improving human systems integration through technologically advanced training and performance aids has become increasingly important to military transformation. Measures of improved cognitive and coordination processes arising from the employment of transformational tools are necessary to guide the refinement and future development of such technologies. In this article, we describe a cognitive load theory approach to developing a combinatory measure of individual workload and team performance following an experimental intervention involving training and a decision support system. We discuss how indicators of what we term team cognitive efficiency can improve assessing the effectiveness of transformational processes and technologies.

    Journal Title

    Military Psychology

    Volume

    25

    Issue/Number

    3

    Publication Date

    1-1-2013

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    252

    Last Page

    265

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000327058000008

    ISSN

    0899-5605

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