Acquisition of a Psychomotor Skill Using Simulated-Task, Augmented Feedback (Evaluation of a Welding Training Simulator)

Abstract

The investigation evaluates the effectiveness of simulated-task, augmented feedback on acquiring a physically complex, continuous three- dimensional psychomotor skill. Since the device designed to provide the feedback was an arc-welding training simulator, the study also evaluates its training effectiveness. Data from the study support the hypothesis that simulated-task, augmented feedback is significantly superior to that provided by the task itself.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADA000818

Entities

People

  • Harvey B. Schow
  • James A. Riedel
  • Macy L. Abrams

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Analysis Of Variance
  • Arc Welding
  • Electrode Holders
  • Electrodes
  • Prototypes
  • Psychology
  • Simulations
  • Simulators
  • Students
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Three Dimensional
  • Trainees
  • Training
  • Training Devices
  • Welding
  • Welds

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

Readers

  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Metallurgy