Title

Task re-categorization for reducing the attentional demands in the cockpit

Abstract

The experiment demonstrates the effectiveness of 'task re-categorization', wherein a human operator can simultaneously process more than one stimuli. It also determines if this strategy will allow operators to more easily notice unexpected stimuli while performing their tasks. A modified version of a Neisser and Becklin (1975) experiment was performed using a superimposed video containing two event sequences and other unexpected stimuli. Subjects in the (separate) group were forced to attentionally separate the event types, whereas the (combined) group was forced to attentionally combine the two event types, while maintaining a choice response condition for both. Mean response times were faster and response accuracy was greater for the combined group. The combined group also recalled more of the unexpected stimuli than did the separate group after the experiment.

Publication Date

12-1-1994

Publication Title

Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society

Volume

2

Document Type

Article; Proceedings Paper

Identifier

scopus

Personal Identifier

scopus

Socpus ID

0028751342 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/0028751342

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