The effects of time of day and circadian rhythm on performance during variable levels of cognitive workload

<p>The present study examined the effects of time of day of testing on a simulated aviation task. The tasks required the participants to engage in multitasking while electroencephalogram (EEG) data was collected to objectively measure participants’ workload. Task demands were altered throughout the testing period to expose participants to both high and low workload conditions. Additionally, individual differences in circadian rhythm were explored by assessing participants’ circadian typology. No significant differences in performance were found resulting from time of day differences. However, performance and EEG differences were found based on phase of testing and workload manipulations. Subjective workload measures were influenced by time of day, with a moderating effect of circadian typology. Implications are discussed.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Psychology

Year dc:date.available

2016

Author dc:creator

• Feltman, Kathryn A.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Richard F. Ferraro

• Cognitive psychology
• Circadian rhythms
• Time -- Psychological aspects

Repository record dc:identifier

https://commons.und.edu/theses/348

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:commons.und.edu:theses-1347