Aviation psychology by dr. clint balog

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“Aviation Psychology”

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Today’s Agenda

• Introductions• Presentation by Dr. Clint Balog• Questions and Answers• The Master of Science in Human Factors• Upcoming Webinars

Dr. Clint Balog

• Asst. Professor, ERAU-Worldwide• Chair of M.S. Human Factors• Aviation professional for 37 years• 8,000 flight hours in fixed wing and

rotorcraft• Ph.D. in Psychology—specializing in

cognitive science, human factors and human performance

• Lives in Western Montana

Clint R. ‘Clutch’ Balog, Ph.D.

The Application of Aviation Psychology

What is Aviation Psychology?

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• The application of the principles andconstructs of human psychology to the fieldof aviation.

What is Aviation Psychology?

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• The application of the principles andconstructs of human psychology to the fieldof aviation.

• One of numerous sub-fields of Aviation Human Factors

So What is Psychology?

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• The study of the human mind and behavior(VandenBos, 2007).

Research

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Pilot Cognitive Functioning During Extended, Extreme In-flight

Emergencies

Purpose

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• To develop a detailed, holistic understandingof professional PICs’ experiences of extended, extreme in-flight emergencies which were successfully overcome.

Focus

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• Cognitive processes in general, and risk assessment, problem solving, anddecision making processes specifically.

Research Question

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• “How do professional pilots-in-command(PICs) describe the cognitive processes theyemployed in successfully overcoming extended, extreme in-flight emergencies?”

What is Cognitive Psychology?

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• The study of how people perceive, learn,remember, and think about information(Sternberg & Sternberg, 2012).

What is Cognitive Psychology?

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• The study of how people perceive, learn,remember, and think about information(Sternberg & Sternberg, 2012).

• Explores the operation of mental processes related to perceiving, attending, thinking, language, and memory mainly through inferences from behavior (VandenBos, 2007, p. 190).

Decision-making Strategies

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• Codified


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• Codified

• Associative


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• Codified

• Associative

• Analytic

Participant Demographics

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• Operational experience ranged from very low to very high.


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• Single engine piston to multiengine heavy commercial turbojet/turbofan aircraft.


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• Single engine piston to multiengine heavy commercial turbojet/turbofan aircraft.

• Emergencies = two each military, corporate, commercial, and private operations.

Results

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• Eight emergencies resulted in the employment of over 40 definitively identifiable cognitive processes, both simpleand complex.

Results

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• Eight emergencies resulted in the employment of over 40 definitively identifiable cognitive processes, both simpleand complex.

• Cognitive processing occurred in four generally discernible stages with definable characteristics.

Results

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• Four stages composed of variations inthree characteristics of the emergency:

Results

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1. Pilot’s state of physiological/emotional arousal.

Results

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2. Rate of evolution of the emergency.

Results

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2. Rate of evolution of the emergency.3. Understanding of immediate operational

needs/impacts of the emergency.

Results

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• Four stages intermix based uponcharacteristics of the emergency at anypoint in time.

Results

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• Fours stages intermix based uponcharacteristics of the emergency at anypoint in time.

• Despite differing circumstances, all thepilots studied similarly employed cognitivephases methodically, logically, and in anorganized and generally disciplined manner.

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Results

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• A very complex web of both simple and complex cognitive processes were required.

Results

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• A very complex web of both simple and complex cognitive processes were required.

• Decision-making was the principle higher order cognitive process employed; all othercognitive processes (simple and complex) supported of decision-making.

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Results

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• The overall process of overcoming these emergencies was, to an extent, error-tolerant.

Results

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• The overall process of overcoming these emergencies was, to an extent, error-tolerant.

• The ability to prioritize andcompartmentalize actions proved beneficial,possibly critical.

Results

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• There were observable levels of both psychological and physiological arousal that proved beneficial that appeared tohave both upper and lower bounds.

Results

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• There were observable levels of both psychological and physiological arousal that proved beneficial that appeared tohave both upper and lower bounds.

• The pilot’s ability to supplement his ownknowledge with knowledge from outsidethe cockpit proved highly beneficial.

Results

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• All forms of memory were involved.

Results

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• Both bottom-up and top-down processingwere involved.

Results

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• Both bottom-up and top-down processingwere involved.

• Greater levels of experience and trainingproved very beneficial.

Results

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• Codifed, associative, and analytic decision models were employed autonomouslybased upon efficiency.

Results

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• Codifed, associative, and analytic decision models were employed autonomouslybased upon efficiency.

• Multiple forms of risk assessment (riskhomeostasis, zero risk theory, threat avoidance model) were employed autonomously.

Discussion of the Results

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• Provides insight as to where to focusattention for future research in order tomost efficiently and effectively improvepilot cognitive functioning.


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• Error-tolerant nature provides optimismthat the ultimate desired results arerealistically achievable across a relativelywide spectrum of pilots.


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• Provide insight into possible immediate actions to be taken to improve pilotabilities in overcoming these emergencies.

References

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VandenBos, G. (Ed.). (2007). APA dictionary of psychology (1st ed.). Washington,DC: American Psychological Association.

Sternberg, R. & Sternberg, K. (2012). Cognitive Psychology (6th ed.).Belmont, CA: Thomson Wadsworth.

QUESTIONS?

ERAU-WW Master of Science in Human

Factors (MSHF) Degree

Goal

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Develop graduates qualified to enter the human factors area who are able to support the changing needs of industriesrequiring improved operational efficiency and safety by identifying applications of theory, cultivating innovation, providing leadership and management, and solving challenges associated with all aspects human factors of aviation operations.

Courses

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• Human Cognition (theory)• Human Performance, Limitation, and Error• Virtual Environments, Simulation, and Robotics• Ergonomics and Biomechanics• Aviation Psychology• Aerospace Physiology• Industrial Applications in Aerospace (operational application)• Crew Platform Automation, Design, and Integration• Cognitive Systems Engineering• Systems Psychology• Human Factors in Complex Systems (operational design)

Description

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Two Options:

The MSHF will require:• 36 credit hours for the capstone option• 30 credit hours for the thesis option• Will be delivered using all modalities offered by WW.

Two Specializations:

• Aerospace (Operations)• Systems Engineering (Design/Development)

More Information

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For more information about any of the topics covered in this Webinar, including a copy of the full research report, or information about the ERAU-WW MSHF degree contact Dr. Balog at:

[email protected]

Thank You

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Upcoming Webinars:

• Apr. 14 How to Make Safety Work in Your Company

• May 12 Unmanned Aerospace Systems (UAS)• Jun. 9 Interviewing to Get the Job

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