Effects of underwater escape training--a psychophysiological study.
The effect of underwater escape training was analysed among 78 participants at the Norwegian Underwater Technological Center (NUTEC), Bergen, in a psychophysiological study. The training caused significant physiological activation. Perceived training effect was found to be inversely related to anxiety during training. Most of the participants developed a positive response outcome expectancy and increased confidence in flying. The learning aspects were versatile and partly dependent on personality factors. A more individualized approach to training is recommended.
Hytten
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Division of Disaster Psychiatry, University of Oslo, Norway.
Jensen
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Vaernes
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D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D000401:Aircraft; D004332:Drowning / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006854:Hydrocortisone / Q000378:metabolism; D007318:Inservice Training; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011379:Prognosis; D012463:Saliva / Q000032:analysis; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000378:metabolism / Q000503:physiopathology*
D006854:Hydrocortisone