Anxiety, perceptual and motor skills in an underwater environment.
This research has analyzed the perceptual and motor skills in an underwater environment at 30 m of 24 subjects differing in diving experience. The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, Form X-1, was administered to evaluate possible changes in anxiety associated with hyperbaric conditions during the perceptual and motor task. Analysis indicates that in comparison with experienced divers, less experienced divers showed a performance decrement. No changes in anxiety were observed.
University of Rome, Italia.
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D000328:Adult; D001007:Anxiety / Q000523:psychology*; D001274:Atmospheric Pressure; D004242:Diving; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011581:Psychological Tests; D011597:Psychomotor Performance