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Mental and psychomotor task performance in noiseThe possible adverse effects of noise on mental and psychomotor task performance were a matter of practical concern for centuries and continue to be a matter of scientific controversy. A review indicates that except for the masking or interferences with the hearing of sounds needed to perform a given task, noise does not necessarily interfer with work performance. However, because of difficulties in the experimental control of some of these possible effects, the results of research on work performance in noise were inconsistent and difficult to encompass in any simple theoretical construct. Indeed, reviews of research in this area conclude that simple generalizations about possible effects of noise on work performance cannot be made. Nevertheless, several general theories were put forth.
Document ID
19840021405
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 1984
Publication Information
Publication: Physiol., Psychol., and Social Effects of Noise
Subject Category
Man/System Technology And Life Support
Accession Number
84N29474
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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