Evaluation of a Manikin Psychomotor Task.

Abstract

A small, self-contained microprocessor displays a manikin on a TV screen in various orientations. Subjects are required to choose lateralities depending on a shape also presented on the display, and performance (accuracy and reaction time) is automatically recorded. This task has been evaluated at the USAF School of Aerospace Medicine. Data are presented to show that the task is simple to use, can be learned by all subjects, and that plateau performance can be quickly established. The various presentations were examined for difficulty; subjective and objective measures of performance were compared, and repetitive effects were sought with similarities of presentation in sequence. The analyses showed that control performance with this task was essentially constant over the experimental period. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA100966

Entities

People

  • Alton J. Rahe
  • David C. Reader
  • Russell A. Benel

Organizations

  • United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Acquisition
  • Aerospace Medicine
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Analysis Of Variance
  • Computers
  • Data Science
  • Government Procurement
  • Measurement
  • Microprocessors
  • Reaction Time
  • Scientists
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Training
  • Workload

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

Readers

  • Exercise and Sports Science.
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Vision Science/Vision Psychology/Cognitive Neuroscience.

Technology Areas

  • Space