Stress and Human Performance
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Author Description
As technology expands, as airplanes become faster and airways more crowded, as Naval battleships become more lethal, as decisions to launch or not launch a space shuttle become more complex, the demands imposed by these systems increase. Those who work in these settings face an environment in which they must perform under more time pressure and under greater task load, in which stress is more prevalent, and in which the consequences of poor performance are more critical than ever before. This book is about stress and performance. It is not about stress-related disorders, clinical interventions, or coping. Most books on stress invariably devote a considerable amount of pages to disordered behavior, illness, and treatment, and yet there are typically precious few pages devoted to performance and effectiveness under stress. This work is meant to fill this gap. The primary characteristic that distinguishes this volume from other related texts is its specific focus on how stress impacts performance and on interventions to overcome these effects.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the critical relationship between stress and human performance, focusing on how environmental pressures and task demands impact effectiveness. The author, James E. Driskell, addresses the increasing complexity and criticality of performance in high-stakes technological and operational environments, such as aviation, naval warfare, and space exploration. Unlike many texts that focus on stress-related disorders, this work specifically examines the mechanisms through which stress influences performance and explores interventions designed to mitigate negative effects and enhance effectiveness under pressure.
THE SCOPE MAP
- Analysis of how increased time pressure and task load affect cognitive and physical performance.
- Exploration of the prevalence of stress in demanding operational settings.
- Discussion of the critical consequences of poor performance in high-stakes environments.
- Focus on interventions and strategies to overcome the negative impacts of stress on performance.
- Distinction from other stress-related texts by its direct focus on performance and effectiveness.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
This work is positioned as a specialized text for understanding the direct impact of stress on human effectiveness in operational contexts. Its focus on performance and intervention, rather than clinical disorders, suggests a practical and analytical approach for professionals and researchers in fields where high performance under pressure is paramount. The book aims to fill a perceived gap in the literature by concentrating on actionable insights for enhancing performance.
Page Count:
328
Publication Date:
2016-01-01
ISBN-10:
1138983047
ISBN-13:
9781138983045
Non-Fiction
Psychology
Human Factors
Performance Studies
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