reviewHuman Factors The Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics SocietyJun 1, 2008Closed access

Vigilance Requires Hard Mental Work and Is Stressful

JSJoel S. WarmRPRaja ParasuramanGMGerald Matthews

University of Cincinnati · George Mason University

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Abstract

Objective

We describe major discoveries and developments in vigilance research.

Background

Vigilance tasks have typically been viewed as undemanding assignments requiring little mental effort. The vigilance decrement function has also been considered to result from a decline in arousal brought about by understimulation.

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Keywords
  • Vigilance (psychology)
  • Psychology
  • Cognitive psychology
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Decent work and economic growth
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