Some Effects of Differential Pretask Instructions on Auditory Vigilance Performance
Abstract
In this study of the evaluation of pretask instruction effects on vigilance performance, the researchers made an assessment of demand characteristics. Subjects were 203 students from University of Oklahoma classes who were given four possible reasons for the experiment; the treatments were called Required Chore, Important Task, Subject Important, and Combined Treatments. It was demonstrated that subject motivation level via pretask instructions can influence the course of the monitor's performance, at least in the short run.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1967
- Accession Number
- AD0656942
Entities
People
- G. L. Neal
Organizations
- George Washington University