ArticleBrain and behavior2022
The relation of neuroticism to physiological and behavioral stress responses induced by auditory startle.
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- Relationships Between Pilots' Startle and Surprise Responses and Information-Processing Performance During Simulated In-Flight Events.Human factors · 2026Article
- Effects of startle on cognitive performance and physiological activity revealed by fNIRS and thermal imaging.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- A narrative review of the interconnection between pilot acute stress, startle, and surprise effects in the aviation context: Contribution of physiological measurements.Frontiers in neuroergonomics · 2023Review
- The relation of neuroticism to physiological and behavioral stress responses induced by auditory startle.Brain and behavior · 2022Article
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Abstract
introductionThe negative cognitive effects of the startle response are not yet fully understood. Ecological observations in the aviation field indicate risk for severe outcomes in complex or pressured situations, while sparse previous research suggests milder negative effects on simple cognitive tasks. Neuroticism is proposed as a factor related to the level of negative effects following startle.
methodsThis study examined the effects of startle on performance in a choice reaction time task and analyzed relations between performance, neuroticism, and physiological stress.
resultsOur results indicate that reaction time directly following startle was not affected, but reaction time in subsequent trials was significantly slower. Neuroticism and physiological stress were both unrelated to this performance effect. DISCUSSION: We argue that higher complexity/demand tasks are necessary to complement the research on base cognitive functioning in relation to startle. If neuroticism is related to startle effects, this is more likely to be found in these higher demand situations.
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