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21. Human Overload and Underload Flashcards

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Human Overload and Underload

Performing a complex/difficult task should be done with a HIGHER or LOWER state of arousal than an easy, mundane task

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LOWER

AROUSAL GRAPH

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  1. The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for INCREASING or DECREASING arousal
  2. The parasympathetic nervous system is response for INCREASING or DECREASING arousal
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  1. INCREASING
  2. DECREASING

  • REMEMBER “para” is paralysing the ability

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Arousal is a PSYCHOLOGICAL or PHYSIOLOGICAL response to stress

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PHYSIOLOGICAL

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The arousal mechanism is part of of which nervous system

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AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM
(ANS)

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What is the autonomic nervous system responsible fo

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UNCONSCIOUS FUNCTIONS
i.e. control of blood vessels and internal organs

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The Autonomic Nervous System is made up of two sub systems,

  1. The ____ system; will increase heart rate as example in response to phsical exercise
  2. The ____ system; will work to reduce heart rate to the minimum necessary to cope with the demand for oxygen
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  1. SYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM
  2. PARASYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM

  • the two systems work in balance
  • Without the parasympathetic nervous system in the example given, exercise would result in an incredibly excessive heart beat

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The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems work together to been the body in phsiological balance. This s a process known as what

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HOMEOSTATIS

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An example of an ANS response is the ____ reflex which is triggered when facing a threatening situation

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FIGHT OR FLIGHT

  • This phase of response is known as the alarm reaction

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The noticable symptoms of an ANS response will be;

[ ] Increased heart rate
[ ] Decreased heart rate
[ ] Increased respiration
[ ] Decreased respiration
[ ] Tensing of the muscles
[ ] Increased production of saliva
[ ] Decreased production of saliva
[ ] Blood diverted from brain to digestive system
[ ] Blood diverted from digestive system to brain

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[X] Increased heart rate
[ ] Decreased heart rate
[X] Increased respiration
[ ] Decreased respiration
[X] Tensing of the muscles
[ ] Increased production of saliva
[X] Decreased production of saliva
[ ] Blood diverted from brain to digestive system
[X] Blood diverted from digestive system to brain

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What are the 3 phases of response to stressors;

[ ] Alarm reaction
[ ] Alert response
[ ] Resistance
[ ] Exhaustion
[ ] Adrenaline rush

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[X] Alarm reaction
[ ] Alert response
[X] Resistance
[X] Exhaustion
[ ] Adrenaline rush

  • This is known as the General Adaption Syndrome (GAS)

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  1. A strong physiological response to an immediate physical threat is highly DESIRABLE or UNDESIRABLE
  2. A complete absence of stress is highly DESIRABLE or UNDESIRABLE
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  1. DESIRABLE
  2. UNDESIRABLE

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When the body enters the exhaustion phase of a respone to a stressor, the brain overrides the body’s natural physiological urge to return to normal. What is this doing to the body’s blood sugar level

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DROPPING DRAMATICALLY

  • As the body is burning up sugar for energy, the blod sugar level is dropping dramatically

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Human Overload and Underload

A complete absence of stress will create a situation known as OVERLOAD or UNDERLOAD

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UNDERLOAD

  • you are so relaxed you fail to identify a dangerous situation devloping

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Prolonged exposure to stress can cause PHYSICAL or MENTAL illness

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PHYSICAL ILLNESS

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Human Overload and Underload

Anxiety will affect;

[ ] Speech
[ ] Vision
[ ] Judgement
[ ] Attention
[ ] Memory
[ ] Concentration
[ ] Capability

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[ ] Speech
[ ] Vision
[X] Judgement
[X] Attention
[X] Memory
[X] Concentration
[ ] Capability

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“a heightened state of arousal caused by stressors in the environment”

This is the definition of what

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STRESS

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Human Overload and Underload

The main cause of stress for airline pilots is what

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LACK OF CONTROL AND DISRUPTION TO THEIR LIVES

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Human Overload and Underload

The cause of stress can be categorised iny many ways i.e. cause, situation, effect. However, typically it can be said that the cause of stress is down to what 2 types of stressors

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  1. PHYSIOLOGICAL
  2. PSYCHOLOGICAL

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Human Overload and Underload

What life event is considered to create the highest level of stress

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DEATH OF A SPOUSE

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Human Overload and Underload

What type of stress which is common to the aviation industry, will lower an individuals tolerance to other forms of stress

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ENVIRONMENTAL STRESS

  • For example, crew subjected to continuous noise and vibration are less likely to cope well with a subsequent emergency

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Human Overload and Underload

What type of stress is a major cause of general poor performance

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ANXIETY

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Human Overload and Underload

  1. An individual frequently checking their flight plan, met and other documentation far more regularly thatn required is an example of what sort of disorder
  2. Someone who lives in constant tension and worry for no rational reason is an example of what disorder
  3. Someone suffering from an irrational fear is an example of what disorder
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  1. OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER
  2. GENERALISED ANXIETY DISORDER
  3. PHOBIC DISORDER

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Human Overload and Underload

Individuals will respond to a given stress DIFFERENTLY or THE SAME

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DIFFERENTLY

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Human Overload and Underload

When a potential stressful situation arises, what will individuals do when they assess the situation

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ASSESS PERCEIVED ABILITY TO DEAL WITH STRESSOR

STRESS MODEL

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Human Overload and Underload

The effects of stress are IMMEDIATE or CUMULATIVE

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CUMULATIVE

  • Chronic stress does not necessarily have any immediate effect but builds up over time

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Human Overload and Underload

Stress comes in what two major forms;

[ ] Chronic
[ ] Hard
[ ] Light
[ ] Anxiety
[ ] Acute
[ ] Environmental

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[X] Chronic
[ ] Hard
[ ] Light
[ ] Anxiety
[X] Acute
[ ] Environmental

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Human Overload and Underload

  1. An engine fire is an example of ACUTE or CHRONIC stress
  2. Relationship problems or financial pressures are an example of ACUTE or CHRONIC stress
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  1. ACUTE
  2. CHRONIC

  • Chronic fatigue extends over a long time and is often psychological in cause
  • Acute (short term) fatigue is of limited duration and accepted as a normal part of life

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Human Overload and Underload

The potential effects of stress can be classified under which four areas;

[ ] Physiological
[ ] Psyhological
[ ] Debilitating
[ ] Behavioural
[ ] Cognitive
[ ] Mental
[ ] Domestic
[ ] Personality

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[X] Physiological
[ ] Psyhological
[ ] Debilitating
[X] Behavioural
[X] Cognitive
[ ] Mental
[ ] Domestic
[X] Personality

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Human Overload and Underload

“effects include short term effect of acute stress such as increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, perspiration etc. Can stem from psychological causes over time, known as psychosomatic illness”

This is the definition of what sort of effect of stress

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PHYSIOLOGICAL

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Human Overload and Underload

“symptoms include restlessness, nervousness, trembling and excitability or anxiety. Further effects can include loss ofa ppetite and excessive drinking and smoking”

This is the definition of what sort of effect of stress

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BEHAVIOURAL

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Human Overload and Underload

“has a profound effect on the brains ability to process information. The principal symptoms include forgetfulness, inability to concentrate, poor attention span, inability to make decisions and prioritise, and difficulty in relaxing or switching off”

This is the definition of what sort of effect of stress

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COGNITIVE

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Human Overload and Underload

“Individuals can become depressed, moody, permanently anxious, tired, tense, tearful and irritable”

This is the definition of what sort of effect of stress

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PERSONALITY

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Human Overload and Underload

Coping strategies can be broadly divided into what three categories;

[ ] Action coping
[ ] Mediation
[ ] Cognitive coping
[ ] Symptom-Directed coping
[ ] Counselling
[ ] Absenteeism

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[X] Action coping
[ ] Mediation
[X] Cognitive coping
[X] Symptom-Directed coping
[ ] Counselling
[ ] Absenteeism

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Human Overload and Underload

“Removing oneself from a stressful situation or altering the situation so that the demands are less onerous”

This is an example of which coping strategy

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ACTION COPING

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Human Overload and Underload

“reducing the perceived demand and thereby reducing the psychological impact of the stressor. Rationalising the problem to bolster ones confidence”

This is an example of which coping strategy

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COGNTIVE COPING

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Human Overload and Underload

“Reducing the psychological stress by using alcohol, drugs or tobacco, or as a healthier option phsyical exercise and/or meditation techniques”

This is an example of what copying strategy

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SYMPTOM-DIRECTED COPING

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Human Overload and Underload

Extended periods of excessive workload and inadequate rest will cause what in terms of energy levels that contributes to stress

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CHRONIC FATIGUE

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Human Overload and Underload

The purpose of a stress management program is to center on developing what

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APPROPRIATE COPING STRATEGIES

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Human Overload and Underload

What are the 4 main causes of fatigue;

[ ] Inadequate rest
[ ] Flying a commercial jetliner
[ ] Disruption to Circadian Rhythm
[ ] Excessive muscular activity
[ ] Time of day
[ ] Time of year
[ ] Excessive cognitive work
[ ] Bordem

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[X] Inadequate rest
[ ] Flying a commercial jetliner
[X] Disruption to Circadian Rhythm
[X] Excessive muscular activity
[ ] Time of day
[ ] Time of year
[X] Excessive cognitive work
[ ] Bordem

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Human Overload and Underload

Some of the effects of fatigue are;

[ ] Reduced ability for calculations
[ ] Reduced vigilance
[ ] Mood changes
[ ] Constnatly hungry
[ ] Behaviour changes
[ ] Reduced motivation
[ ] Hyperalert
[ ] Poor self-monitoring

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[X] Reduced ability for calculations
[X] Reduced vigilance
[X] Mood changes
[ ] Constnatly hungry
[X] Behaviour changes
[X] Reduced motivation
[ ] Hyperalert
[X] Poor self-monitoring

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Human Overload and Underload

What is the major source of fatigue for pilots

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SLEEP LOSS / DISTURBANCE OF CIRCADIAN RHYTHM

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Human Overload and Underload

What is the most important factor in combating pilot fatigue - something that typically the pilot themselves have no control over

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SENSITIVE ROSTERING

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Human Overload and Underload

What does FRMS stand for

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FATIGUE RISK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

  • A data driven means of continuously monitoring and manage fatigue related safety risks
  • Looks to find a balance between costs, productivity and safety

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