Measurement and Modification of Sensorimotor System Function during Visual-Motor Performance

Abstract

Studies conducted during the initial phase of this project had two major objectives. The first was the selection of a a visual-motor performance task that met the needs of (a) long term operation, (b) physiological and functional appropriateness, (c) relevance to the Air Force mission, and (d) feasibility within the resources available to us. Towards this end four video games were tested on each of six adult subjects. Evaluation of these tasks as well as EEG correlates of performance led to the selection of one for subsequent studies. Our second objective was to determine if the quantitative analysis of somatosensory EEG characteristics could yield information predictive of performance. Preliminary findings indicate that specific frequency components do, indeed, change in relation to response accuracy and speed. These consistent observations provided support for our basic assumptions and will guide the focus of subsequent studies.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA142919

Entities

People

  • M. B. Sterman

Organizations

  • University of California, Los Angeles

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Analysis Of Variance
  • Computers
  • Data Analysis
  • Flight Crews
  • Flight Simulations
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Bands
  • Information Science
  • Magnetic Tape
  • Observation
  • Psychological Phenomena And Processes
  • Simulations
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Video Games

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

Readers

  • Brain and Cognitive Science; Experimental Psychology; Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Psychometric Testing or Psychological Assessment.
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.