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Cognition, Stress, and Skilled Performance
Stress has historically been viewed as a ‘non-specific’ response to threat or anxiety. Stress responses appear to be triggered by interaction among an individual’s perception of task demands, his or her ability to cope with those demands, and the importance of being able to cope with the demands. Substantial research has been directed toward elucidating the cognitive and behavioral effects of various stressors, however gaps and inconsistencies exist in the literature. Aircrew and medical personnel responding to emergencies and other abnormal situations must deal with acute stressors such as time pressure, high workload, and threat to life. In our work in this area we examine the cognitive demands imposed by emergency situations and the ways in which stresses associated with those demands influence the operators’ cognitive processes and performance of tasks.
> Go to Cognition, Stress, and Skilled Performance Publications
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