Effects of Acute Hypoxia on the Performance of Psychological Tests

Authors

  • Irene Jain Directorate Of Psychological Research, New Delhi
  • B.M. P. Khuller Directorate Of Psychological Research, New Delhi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.15.7272

Keywords:

Hypoxia, Partial Oxygen

Abstract

The effect of 'partial oxygen want' on general mental functioning of pilots flying at high altitudes has been investigated by subjecting flight cadets to different altitude conditions simulated in a decompression chamber. The study is restricted to an assessment of performance as reflected on the G.V.K. intelligence test series. The effects of hypoxia are apparent only at altitudes of 12,500 ft. and above. Oral administration of methylene blue does not seem to enhance tolerance to oxygen want.

Downloads

Published

2014-05-16

How to Cite

Jain, I., & Khuller, B. P. (2014). Effects of Acute Hypoxia on the Performance of Psychological Tests. Defence Science Journal, 15(2), 145–150. https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.15.7272

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 2

Section

Research Papers

License

 Where otherwise noted, the Articles on this site are licensed under Creative Commons License: CC Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 2.5 India