Assessing a Specific Measure of Sopite Syndrome: The Mild Motion Questionaire

Abstract

The sopite syndrome is characterized by motion-induced drowsiness. However, little is know about this unique response to motion. The Mild Motion Questionnaire was developed in an effort to quantify sopite syndrome. The goal of the current study was to test the construct validity of the questionnaire to distinguish the symptomology from that of boredom or inattention. Thus, a sample of 456 undergraduate students completed the Mild Motion Questionnaire, the Boredom Proneness Scale, and the Adult Attention Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder Checklist. Results suggested divergence of sopite from the other scales. Conversely, the measures of boredom proneness and attention deficit/hyperactive disorder were related. Interpretations and implications for performance and human error in operational settings are discussed as well as implications for performance and human error in operational settings.

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 28, 2002
Accession Number
ADA611066

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  • B. D. Lawson
  • J. C. Wallace
  • S. J. Kass

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  • Naval Aerospace Medical Research Laboratory

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