Cognitive Profiling of Training Readiness and Potential Scott

Cognitive Profiling of Training Readiness and Potential Scott Kozak Managing Director of the Cogni. Sens Applied Research Centre Deputy Chair of the NDIA Human Systems Division

The Challenge of Simulation Training • High financial and time cost • Effectiveness varies from one individual to another Ø Objective assessments to identify high-responders Ø Prioritize them for training

What is Neuro. Tracker? New cognitive assessments can reveal training readiness and potential Neuro. Tracker is a multiple object tracking exercise that measures attention and focus.

Speed Threshold Measures Revealing differences in attention from one person to another Speed 1. 0 Speed 3. 0

Objective Cognitive Assessment • Measures attention thresholds • Elicits high-level cognitive functions • Measures of learning capacity

Who Uses Neuro. Tracker?

Baseline Assessment Predictor of NBA performance (2014)

Revealing Fundamental Learning Capacity • • Neutral cognitive task Elites Steeper learning rate Amateurs • Superior adaptivity Students Log scale

Problem Limited predictive measures of trainability Difficulty prioritizing individuals for training Sub-optimal training cost/efficiency Solution High-level cognitive baselines Learning capacity measure s Neuro. Track er Identify performanc e capacities Select high potential individuals Actions Increased costeffectivene ss of training programs Benefit

Thank You Scott Kozak Managing Director of the Cogni. Sens Applied Research Centre Deputy Chair of the NDIA Human Systems Division

Cognitive Load Effects Powerful influences on learning • Combined load drops • Progressive loading • Accelerated learning Sitting Standing

Advanced Measures of Readiness • Skill specific tasks • Measure task load effects • Identify individuals with higher attentional bandwidth