Enhancing Human Performance Issues, Theories, and Techniques (1988) / Chapter Skim
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2 Findings and Conclusions
2 Findings and Conclusions
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In our evaluation we draw conclusions with respect to whether more basic or applied research is warranted, whether training programs could benefit from new findings or procedures, and what, in particular, might be worth monitoring for potential breakthroughs of use to the Army. In many of the areas examined it appears feasible to pursue carefully designed programs that build on basic research; however, such programs should be monitored closely.
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On the negative side, we discovered a lack of supporting evidence for such techniques as visual training exercises as enhancers of performance, hemispheric synchronization, and neurolinguistic programming; a lack of scientific justification for the parapsychological phenomena considered; some potentially negative effects of group cohesion; and ambiguous evidence for the effectiveness of the suggestive accelerative learning package. The remainder of this chapter presents the committees findings and conclusions, which are presented in two parts: general conclusions regarding the process of evaluating any technique being considered by the Army and specific findings and conclusions for each of the areas of human performance examined.
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These studies indicate that many sources of bias operate and that they can lead to personal knowledge that is invalid despite its often being associated with high levels of conviction. The committee recommends that this research be disseminated, as appropriate, in the Army.
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The characteristics of a transfer agent could be defined, and such a position might be established within an appropriate office. The committee recommends that the Army Research Institute formalize the ways in which it receives and provides advice about specific techniques.
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First, the basic research literature should be monitored to identify procedures verified by laboratory tests to increase instructional effectiveness. Second, additional basic
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5. The committee recommends that the Army investigate expert teacher programs by identifying and evaluating particularly effective programs within the Army.
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In addition, giving the individual a sense of control is effective. On the basis of these findings, the committee recommends a systematic program of research and development that would address three questions: (1)
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There is a need for research to consider the possibility of negative effects from inducing cohesion and methods of avoiding such effects. The committee recommends continued study of cohesion and related group processes.
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~ INDlNGS AND CONCL USIONS 23 of specific studies. In that situation the committee recommends the following procedures: first, the Army and outside scientists should arrive at a common protocol; second, the research should be conducted according to that protocol by both proponents and skeptics; and third, attention should be given in such research to the manipulability and practical application of any effects found to exist.
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