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Evaluation of the Combined Effects of Heat and Lighting on the Level of Attention and Reaction Time: Climate Chamber Experiments in Iran
Joint Authors
Mohebian, Zohreh
Farhang Dehghan, Somayeh
Dehghan, Habibollah
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-05-09
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
Heat exposure and unsuitable lighting are two physical hazardous agents in many workplaces for which there are some evidences regarding their mental effects.
The purpose of this study was to assess the combined effect of heat exposure and different lighting levels on the attention rate and reaction time in a climatic chamber.
This study was conducted on 33 healthy students (17 M/16 F) with a mean (±SD) age of 22.1 ± 2.3 years.
The attention and reaction time test were done by continuous performance test and the RT meter, respectively, in different exposure conditions including the dry temperatures (22°C and 37°C) and lighting levels (200, 500, and 1500 lux).
Findings demonstrated that increase in heat and lighting level caused a decrease in average attention percentage and correct responses and increase in commission error, omission error, and response time ( P < 0.05 ).
The average of simple, diagnostic, two-color selective, and two-sound selective reaction times increased after combined exposure to heat and lighting ( P < 0.05 ).
The results of this study indicated that, in job task which requires using cognitive functions like attention, vigilance, concentration, cautiousness, and reaction time, the work environment must be optimized in terms of heat and lighting level.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mohebian, Zohreh& Farhang Dehghan, Somayeh& Dehghan, Habibollah. 2018. Evaluation of the Combined Effects of Heat and Lighting on the Level of Attention and Reaction Time: Climate Chamber Experiments in Iran. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mohebian, Zohreh…[et al.]. Evaluation of the Combined Effects of Heat and Lighting on the Level of Attention and Reaction Time: Climate Chamber Experiments in Iran. The Scientific World Journal No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1215627
American Medical Association (AMA)
Mohebian, Zohreh& Farhang Dehghan, Somayeh& Dehghan, Habibollah. Evaluation of the Combined Effects of Heat and Lighting on the Level of Attention and Reaction Time: Climate Chamber Experiments in Iran. The Scientific World Journal. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1215627
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1215627