Examining the effects of combined stressors on dynamic task performance

International Journal of Aviation Psychology

Volumn 15, Issue 1, 2005, Pages 45-66

  Lichacz, Frederick M J ^a,b  

^a DEFENCE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CANADA   (Canada)

^b Canadian Forces   (Canada)

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EID: 12844281901     PISSN: 10508414     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1207/s15327108ijap1501_3     Document Type: Article

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