Objective: We review historical and more recent efforts in boredom research and related
fields. A framework is presented that organizes the various facets of boredom, particularly in …

Humans routinely miss important information that is 'right in front of our eyes', from
overlooking typos in a paper to failing to see a cyclist in an intersection. Recent studies on …

Recently, there have been a number of advances in technology, including in mobile devices,
globalization of companies, display technologies and healthcare, all of which require …

Objective: The primary aim of the current study was to determine whether monitoring the
roadway for hazards during automated driving results in a vigilance decrement. Background …

Objective The present study compared the performance, workload, and stress associated
with driver vigilance in two types of vehicle: a traditional, manually operated vehicle, and a …

This textbook comprehensively covers the basic principles and most recent advances
regarding visual displays, auditory and tactile displays and controls; psychophysics; …

Objective: We examined the impact task interruptions of differing qualitative and quantitative
load have on visuospatial vigilance sensitivity. Background: The vigilance decrement and …

In this paper, we present a method to quantify the coupling between brain regions under
vigilance and enhanced mental states by utilizing partial directed coherence (PDC) and …

Objective: We aimed to assess the impact of task demands and individual characteristics on
threat detection in baggage screeners. Background: Airport security staff work under time …

Objective: We investigated the effects of a passive break, relaxation activity, and casual
video game on affect, stress, engagement, and cognitive performance. Background …