Relationship between the automated environment of a flight deck, cognitive flexibility and focused attention in a sample of Colombian pilots

Authors

  • Nindre Pico-Quintero Independiente
  • Cesar-Andres Carmona-Cardona Universidad Católica Luis Amigó
  • Paula-Andrea Montoya-Zuluaga Independiente
  • Leidys-Helena Rivera-Quiroz Universidad Católica Luis Amigó

Keywords:

Focused Attention, Cognitive Flexibility, Automation, Pilots

Abstract

The objective was to analyze the relationship between total, automated and manual flight hours, cognitive flexibility and focused attention in a sample of Colombian pilots. The method used was the analytical empirical, non-experimental, correlational-predictive and cross-sectional design. 100 civilian pilots participated, assuming a confidence level of 95%. The results show low negative correlations between the Stroop Interference variables and the total number of hours studied, as well as between Stroop conflict and manual flight hours. Additionally, a low positive correlation was found between Wisconsin categories and manual flight hours. The regression showed predictive models for focused attention, but not for cognitive flexibility. It is concluded that there are relationships and predictions between total flight hours and focused attention.

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2023-12-14

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Pico-Quintero, N., Carmona-Cardona, C.-A., Montoya-Zuluaga, P.-A., & Rivera-Quiroz, L.-H. (2023). Relationship between the automated environment of a flight deck, cognitive flexibility and focused attention in a sample of Colombian pilots. Journal of Applied Cognitive Neuroscience, 4(2), e00414891. Retrieved from https://ojstest.certika.co/JACN/article/view/4891

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