Development of the UTC-PAB Normative Database
Abstract
This report summarizes the development of a comprehensive normative database for a large subset of tasks from the Unified Tri-Service Cognitive Performance Assessment Battery (UTC-PAB). Tasks were selected from the AGARD STRES, CTS, and Walter Reed batteries. Data were collected by the University of Oklahoma and Armstrong Laboratory. All data were analyzed at the University of Oklahoma to address issues related to task reliability, comparability of tasks across batteries, group vs. individual test administration, order of task presentation and battery sequence, test-retest time intervals, imposition of response deadlines, extended trial lengths, and the usefulness of psychometric state measures. With few exceptions, the data showed remarkable consistency across task batteries and within task types. Task reliability varied as a function of the dependent measure. CTS data showed good correspondence to a previous large-scale CTS database. Task presentation order and battery sequence did not influence task performance. Response deadlines provided a faster mean response time, but at the expense of more missed responses. Extended trial lengths had a more profound effect on continuous motor tasks such as Unstable Tracking. Changes in the psychometric state measures of sleepiness and mood were local reflections of time on task. Performance assessment batteries. Human performance, Cognitive and psychomotor performance.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1992
- Accession Number
- ADA271319
Entities
People
- Kirby Gilliland
- Mark S. Crabtree
- Robert E. Schlegel