A STUDY OF INTELLECTUAL ACTIVITY IN A NOISY ENVIRONMENT.

Abstract

Four tests from the Differential Aptitude Tests were given to naval aviation cadets under normal testing conditions and with a 100 decibel background noise. Significantly higher scores were obtained under noise on the DAT Clerical Speed and Accuracy test. This effect could be demonstrated only when ability differences among the cadets were controlled. It was also found that individuals maintain their relative position within the population in both noise and quiet. The implications for selection are discussed. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 31, 1956
Accession Number
AD0620263

Entities

People

  • Gilbert C. Tolhurst
  • William A. Wilbanks
  • Wilse B. Webb

Organizations

  • Naval Aerospace Medical Institute

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Background Noise
  • Environment
  • Naval Aviation
  • Noise
  • Psychological Tests

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

Readers

  • Acoustics.
  • Psychometric Testing or Psychological Assessment.