Effects of experience and uncertainty during dynamic decision making

The decision response times in a dynamic tactical scenario in which participants interacted with a virtual command-post environment was investigated. Fifty-two Marines with varying amounts of command-post experience assessed the situation as it developed, determined tactical leverage points, formed...

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Published in:International journal of industrial ergonomics 2001-11, Vol.28 (5), p.275-290
Main Authors: Kobus, David A., Proctor, Sherry, Holste, Steven
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
COA
Dynamic task
Experience
Response selection
Situation awareness
Uncertainty
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Summary:The decision response times in a dynamic tactical scenario in which participants interacted with a virtual command-post environment was investigated. Fifty-two Marines with varying amounts of command-post experience assessed the situation as it developed, determined tactical leverage points, formed a plan of action, and submitted battle orders. Two scenarios were studied—each differed in the level of certainty in the information provided. The tactical decision process was modeled and analyzed in the following sequential, cognitive stages: situation assessment, course of action selection, course of action execution. Results show that the time required to assess the situation was significantly longer ( p
ISSN:0169-8141
1872-8219
DOI:10.1016/S0169-8141(01)00022-1