The theory of the STOP-emotion: On the functionality of fatigue

  • T.F. Meijman

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    Abstract

    The inducement of mental fatigue is a very functional mechanism in the self-regulation of behavior. It urges the operator to protect working memory and other cognitive-energetical resources against overload by inciting him to strategic behavioral adaptations in order to meet the demands of the task and the task situation under changing organismic and environmental constraints, which inevitably occur during the performance of tasks. It may therefore help the operator to maintain his or her task behavior as purposeful and coherent activity over time.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationErgonomics and safety for global business quality and productivity
    EditorsD Podgorski, W Karwowski
    Place of PublicationWARSAW
    PublisherCENT INST LABOUR PROTECT
    Pages45-47
    Number of pages3
    ISBN (Print)83-87354-54-6
    Publication statusPublished - 2000
    Event2nd International Conference on Ergonomics and Safety for Global Business Quality and Productivity - , Poland
    Duration: 19-May-200021-May-2000

    Other

    Other2nd International Conference on Ergonomics and Safety for Global Business Quality and Productivity
    Country/TerritoryPoland
    Period19/05/200021/05/2000

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