Approach-Avoidance Framework for Differing Levels of Adversarial Motivation Across Multiple Non-Lethal Weapons, Part 2
Abstract
We propose that non-lethal technology causes performance degradation through impulsive and reflective approach-avoidance indices (see Mojica et al., 2019). In this report, we use this approach-avoidance motivational framework to specify a four-stage information processing model that predicts performance degradation.The first stage in this model is Evaluation, which includes but is not limited to sensory and perceptual information processing. During a second, Comparison stage, the content of the Evaluation stage feeds into an avoidance motivation index and an approach motivation index. The third stage is Probability in which information from previous stages is compared and weighed in decisions about continuing or abandoning ones goal. Finally, the fourth stage (that only occurs when goal abandonment is not selected) is Performance in which non-lethal technology degrades performance on tasks relevant to goal completion in a manner determined by if the task relies primarily on motor or cognitive functions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 25, 2021
- Accession Number
- AD1205653
Entities
People
- Alan Ashworth
- Andrew Mojica
- Christopher Bartak
- George Burdell
- Gregg Williams
- Joseph Mitchell
- Kenneth Collins
- Mark Tellez
- Ronald Mathis
Organizations
- Edgewood Chemical Biological Center