Arousal Theory and Vigilance
Schedules for Background Stimulation
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 10122900 |
|---|---|
| Authors | William G Davenport (University of British Columbia, corresponding author) |
| Year | 1974 |
| Volume | 91 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 51-59 |
| Publication date | 1974-07-01 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The Journal of General Psychology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0022-1309 • E-ISSN: 1940-0888 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/00221309.1974.9920779 |
| OpenAlex | W2061722803 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 13 |
The effect on an observer's monitoring efficiency in a visual vigilance task of having one of four irrelevant background music schedules (continuous music, music under a fixed interval temporal schedule, music under a variable interval temporal schedule, music under a random interval temporal schedule) present during the watch was assessed. Results showed significantly different correct detection rates and response latencies for signals presented under the different background schedules, with the random interval background being superior followed closely by the variable interval background, the other two schedules being similar and much less effective. Some differential results were obtained for males and females, and these were considered important for future research. Results appeared to have both practical and theoretical interest and were interpreted as generally favoring the arousal theory of vigilance. Suggestions were made for future research
Arousal · Audiology · Cognitive psychology · Schedule · Vigilance (psychology · Computer Science · Human-Automation Interaction and Safety · Medicine · Noise Effects and Management · Psychology · Safety Warnings and Signage · Social Psychology
| Citations per year | 0.1 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2005 - 2010 (6) |
| Highly cited | No |