2017 journal article
Effect of physical workload and modality of information presentation on pattern recognition and navigation task performance by high-fit young males
ERGONOMICS, 60(11), 1516–1527.
author keywords: Physical exertion; sensory modalities; cognitive task performance; pattern recognition; navigation
MeSH headings : Acoustic Stimulation; Adolescent; Adult; Cognition; Cues; Humans; Male; Occupational Health; Pattern Recognition, Physiological; Photic Stimulation; Physical Exertion; Physical Fitness; Reaction Time; Spatial Navigation; Task Performance and Analysis; Touch; Vibration; Workload / psychology; Young Adult
TL;DR:
Findings indicated that use of the haptic modality for cognitive task cueing decreased accuracy in pattern recognition responses, and the visual modality appears most effective under high level exertion while haptic cueing degrades performance.
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Abstract Many occupations require both physical exertion and cognitive task performance. Knowledge of any interaction between physical demands and modalities of cognitive task information presentation can provide a basis for optimising performance. This study examined the effect of physical exertion and modality of information presentation on pattern recognition and navigation-related information processing. Results indicated males of equivalent high fitness, between the ages of 18 and 34, rely more on visual cues vs auditory or haptic for pattern recognition when exertion level is high. We found that navigation response time was shorter under low and medium exertion levels as compared to high intensity. Navigation accuracy was lower under high level exertion compared to medium and low levels. In general, findings indicated that use of the haptic modality for cognitive task cueing decreased accuracy in pattern recognition responses. Practitioner Summary: An examination was conducted on the effect of physical exertion and information presentation modality in pattern recognition and navigation. In occupations requiring information presentation to workers, who are simultaneously performing a physical task, the visual modality appears most effective under high level exertion while haptic cueing degrades performance.