Working Memory: A Criterion of Potential Practicality for Pilot Candidate Selection

IF 1 4区心理学 Q4 PSYCHOLOGY, APPLIED

International Journal of Aerospace Psychology Pub Date : 2018-10-02 DOI:10.1080/24721840.2018.1535832

Hongwei Wang, Yanjie Su, Siyuan Shang, Meng Pei, Xieshun Wang, Fengkui Jin

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Abstract

ABSTRACT Objective: The aim of this research was to examine how candidates’ spatial working memory (WM) and visual perspective taking (VPT) skills could predict their training success. Background: To make pilot selection more effective, a body of research has focused on selection criteria. WM and VPT might be highly relevant to pilot training. However, very few studies have directly addressed their roles in training success. Method: Two hundred participants completed the computerized WM and VPT tasks individually at the beginning of flight training. Those who succeeded in the primary phase entered the advanced phase. Logistic regressions were done to determine the associations between WM and VPT and success or failure of training. Results: WM was positively correlated with training success in both primary and advanced phases. After controlling the covariates, WM still had a unique predictive effect on training success in the advanced phase. Conclusion: It could be beneficial to add spatial WM to procedures of pilot candidate selection.

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工作记忆:飞行员候选人选择的潜在实用性标准

摘要目的:研究空间工作记忆(WM)和视觉透视(VPT)技能对训练成功的预测作用。背景:为了使试点选择更有效，一些研究集中在选择标准上。WM和VPT可能与飞行员培训高度相关。然而，很少有研究直接探讨它们在训练成功中的作用。方法:200名参与者在飞行训练开始时分别完成计算机化WM和VPT任务。那些在初级阶段成功的人进入了高级阶段。通过逻辑回归来确定WM和VPT与训练成功或失败之间的关系。结果:WM与早期和晚期训练成功呈正相关。在控制了协变量后，WM对高级阶段的训练成功仍然具有独特的预测作用。结论:在飞行员选拔过程中加入空间WM是有益的。

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International Journal of Aerospace Psychology PSYCHOLOGY, APPLIED-

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2.80

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7.70%

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