A STUDY OF INTELLECTUAL ACTIVITY IN A NOISY ENVIRONMENT.

Authors: William A. Wilbanks; Wilse B. Webb; Gilbert C. Tolhurst; NAVAL SCHOOL OF AVIATION MEDICINE PENSACOLA FLA

Abstract:

Four tests from the Differential Aptitude Tests were given to naval aviation cadets under normal testing conditions and with a 100 decibel background noise. Significantly higher scores were obtained under noise on the DAT Clerical Speed and Accuracy test. This effect could be demonstrated only when ability differences among the cadets were controlled. It was also found that individuals maintain their relative position within the population in both noise and quiet. The implications for selection are discussed. (Author)

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Research rept.

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Report Date:

31 OCT 1956

Report Number:

0362026

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Keywords relating to this report:

REACTION_PSYCHOLOGY__

REASONING

STATISTICAL ANALYSIS

TOLERANCES_PHYSIOLOGY_

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