Title
Effects of different real-time feedback types on human performance in high-demanding work conditions
Author
Cohen, I.
Brinkman, W.P.
Neerincx, M.A.
Publication year
2016
Abstract
Experiencing stress during training is a way to prepare professionals for real-life crises. With the help of feedback tools, professionals can train to recognize and overcome negative effects of stress on task performances. This paper reports two studies that empirically examined the effect of such a feedback system. The system, based on the COgnitive Performance and Error (COPE) model, provides its users with physiological, predicted performance and predicted error-chance feedback. The first experiment focussed on creating stressful scenarios and establishing the parameters for the predictive models for the feedback system. Participants (n=9) performed fire-extinguishing tasks on a virtual ship. By altering time pressure, information uncertainty and consequences of performance, stress was induced. COPE variables were measured and models were established that predicted performance and the chances on specific errors. In the second experiment a new group of participants (n=29) carried out the same tasks while receiving eight different combinations of the three feedback types in a counterbalanced order. Performance scores improved when feedback was provided during the task. The number of errors made did not decrease. The usability score for the system with physiological feedback was significantly higher than a system without physiological feedback, unless combined with error feedback. This paper shows effects of feedback on performances and usability. To improve the effectiveness of the feedback system it is suggested to provide more in-depth tutorial sessions. Design changes are recommended that would make the feedback system more effective in improving performances. © 2016 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.
Subject
Human & Operational Modelling
PCS - Perceptual and Cognitive Systems
ELSS - Earth, Life and Social Sciences
Cognitive errors
Decision tools
Human task performance
Stress
Virtual training
Errors
Fire extinguishers
Physiology
Psychophysiology
Stresses
Virtual reality
Cognitive error
Cognitive performance
Decision tool
Fire-extinguishing
Human tasks
Improving performance
Predicted performance
Virtual training
Physiological models
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhcs.2016.03.007
TNO identifier
535121
Publisher
Academic Press
ISSN
1071-5819
Source
International Journal of Human Computer Studies, 91, 1-12
Document type
article