SELECTION OF MEN FOR HAZARDOUS DUTY FROM INDICES OF INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES IN AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM REACTIVITY.
Abstract
The purpose of the report is to integrate the results of a series of studies aimed at assessing the validity of peripheral autonomic indices (respiration rate, tremor, palmar conductance etc.) for predicting individual differences in adjustment to a stressful environment. Based largely upon palmar electrodermal indices, autonomic displacement and recoverability to laboratoryinduced stress has moderate to high predictive validity with respect to submariner adjustment ratings. Functional autonomic differences may therefore be indicative of underlying emotional traits which in turn are related to differences in adjustment to certain hazardous environments. The data presented in this paper suggest that selected peripheral indices of autonomic function are usefully valid measures of an individual's ability to adapt to the stresses of certain hazardous environments. The possibilities of these measures as selection techniques are indicated. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 06, 1965
- Accession Number
- AD0624783
Entities
People
- Benjamin B. Weybrew