Mark Stephenson
Higher Degree Research Students
Tactical Performance Under Stress: Understanding the effects of the Autonomic Nervous System during Simulated Police task.
This research will examine the affects that acute stress has on tactical performance. Research will assess the psychophysiology (EEG, ECG, HRV, HR, BR, etc.) of police officers while executing tactical skills and tasks (e.g., marksmanship, use of force, tactical decision-making, threat de-escalation) under high pressure and threat. The research will also explore various methods to manipulate the psychophysiology while under threat.