Staying attentive is challenging enough when carrying out everyday tasks, such as reading
or sitting through a lecture, and failures to do so can be frustrating and inconvenient …

In this work, we evaluate the status of both theory and empirical evidence in the field of
experimental rest-break research based on a framework that combines mental-chronometry …

Forming connections between human performance and design, this new edition of
Engineering Psychology and Human Performance examines human–machine interaction …

Drawing on a modern neurocognitive framework, this full-color textbook introduces the entire
field of cognition through an engaging narrative. Emphasizing the common neural …

Cognitive fatigue and boredom are two phenomenological states that reflect overt task
disengagement. In this article, we present a rational analysis of the temporal structure of …

We examined the impact task interruptions have on visuospatial vigilance in two
experiments. In the first experiment participants were randomly assigned to one of three …

Maintaining sustained attention during a prolonged cognitive task often comes at a cost:
high levels of mental fatigue. Heuristically, mental fatigue refers to a feeling of tiredness or …

Introduction: Lifeguards must maintain alertness and monitor an aquatic space across
extended periods. However, lifeguard research has yet to investigate a lifeguard's ability to …

Heart Rate Variability (HRV) has been suggested as a useful tool to assess fatigue-sensitive
psychological operations. The present study uses a between and within-subject design with …

Research is scarce on ways to enhance the effect of rest breaks during mentally demanding
tasks. The present study investigated the effectiveness of two rest‐break interventions on …