Previous studies of cognitive fatigue which have used the pupillary response have centered on long term, time-induced effects. Results have indicated that pupil diameter decreases as a function of cognitive fatigue. This study examined the effects of short term, task-induced fatigue on the pupillary response.The research design involved the use of a pre/post paradigm with an interpolated mental multiplication task designed to produce cognitive fatigue. Pupil diameter and rating scale measures were obtained, as well as a measure of the subjects' numerical aptitude. By analyzing the pre/post differences in pupil diameter over time, the use of the pupillary response for the assessment of short term, task-induced cognitive fatigue was demonstrated to be feasible.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:BSU/oai:cardinalscholar.bsu.edu:handle/182424 |
| Date | January 1981 |
| Creators | Christie, Carol A. |
| Contributors | Clark, William R. |
| Source Sets | Ball State University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Format | viii, 63 leaves : ill. ; 28 cm. |
| Source | Virtual Press |
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