A Review and Evaluation of Research Concerning the Performance Effects of Nuclear Radiation,

Abstract

This report summarizes the findings of a review of studies of the effects of ionizing radiation on the task performances of primates. This review indicates that muscular and cognitive performance are more sensitive to radiation effects than are sensory-perceptual or psychomotor performances. Within performance domains greater performance decrements were found to occur with higher exposure levels. A need is indicated for future research to expand the range of exposure levels and the performance tasks employed. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADP003295

Entities

People

  • B. B. Morgan Jr.
  • C. B. Philput
  • F. G. Freeman
  • R. B. Moe

Organizations

  • Old Dominion University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Behavioral Disciplines And Activities
  • Behavioral Sciences
  • Colorado
  • Department Of Defense
  • Ionizing Radiation
  • Nuclear Radiation
  • Psychological Phenomena And Processes
  • Psychology
  • Psychomotor Performance
  • Radiation
  • Radiation Effects
  • Task Performance And Analysis
  • Test And Evaluation

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

Readers

  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Nuclear and Radiation Engineering.