Title

A Descriptive Framework For The Evaluation Of Stress Effects On Operator Performance

Abstract

In this paper we provide a general descriptive framework that relates the action of stress on operator performance capacity. The key advantage of our approach is that it allows us to capture simultaneously the influences of both physical and cognitive forms of stress and their singular and interactive effects on response efficiency. This is accomplished within the model since we propose that response processes to physiological challenge and psychological challenge are fundamentally identical in their mode of operation. By considering the commonalities of brain function with the response processes of other organs of the body, we can now use the extensive existing body of physiological insight to provide us with guiding principles to explore undoubtedly more complex cognitive responses to stress. This descriptive framework represents the foundation upon which a fully articulated theory of stress and performance is being erected.

Publication Date

12-1-2001

Publication Title

Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society

Number of Pages

948-951

Document Type

Article; Proceedings Paper

Personal Identifier

scopus

Socpus ID

0442282242 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/0442282242

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