Problems of activation of attention psychophysiological functions and peripheral visual perception of traffic lights color analogues

Abstract

Introduction Statistical data prove that the most traffic accidents happen at the traffic lights controlled crossings predominantly due to decreased attention at permanently changing traffic lights triad and narrowing traffic parameters panoramic view. Aims and objectives To develop method optimizing human psychophysiological functions (perception, attention, peripheral vision, operative memory) as integral base for most intellectual functions. Method The new approach for psychophysiological functions activation consists of addition of the traffic lights complete color gamut to the famous Schulte test (1–25 numbers depicted in black at consequently changing red, yellow and green background in cells). Results Two groups each of 25 respondents were examined. New technology on modified Schulte table (once-twice a day 25–30min exercise repetition for 7–10 days) was used in the main group. Traditional (black-and-white) Schulte tables were applied in control group. Training efficiency in the main group 2.1 times exceeded this in control group. Thus, the main group respondent's ability for high operation speed in attention (average evaluation) was reached after the 3-day training while in the control group–by 6th day. Considerably quicker the main group could demonstrate the ability for panoramic perception of traffic lights color analogues and identification of ordinal numbers in modified Schulte table. It has been established that modification of Schulte tables improves intensity, volume, concentration, stability, distractability of attention and mobilization of memory. Conclusions The elaborated method allows to concentrate at information aspects of traffic, isolate the external stimuli, control the own activity in anti-accident paradigm and traffic safety.