Collected Papers Related to the Study of the Effects of Sensory Deprivation and Social Isolation

Abstract

Under the Technical Supervision of ^fo^b* ^n e George Washington University *'*' HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH OFFICE Op /) operating under contract with J* THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY ^ U.S. Army Leadership Human Research Unit is established under the command of the Commanding General, United States Continental Army Command. The Human Resources Research Office, the George Washington University, operating under contract with the Department of the Army, employs the Director of Research and other civilian staff members who are assigned to the Unit with the approval of Headquarters, United States Continental Army Command. The Human Resources Research Office provides the Unit with technical supervision in the planning and analysis of the research projects. Conclusions stated herein do not necessarily represent the official opinion or policy of Headquarters, United States Continental Army Command, or the Department of the Army. The Human Resources Research Office is a nongovernmental agency of The George Washington University, operating under contract with the Department of the Army (DA 44-188-ARO-2). HumRRO's mission, stated by AR 70-8, is to conduct studies and research in the fields of training, motivation, leadership, and man-weapons system analysis. Research is reported by HumRRO in publications of several types. 1. Technical Reports are prepared at the completion of a research Task or major portion thereof. They are designed specifically for a military audience and convey recommendations for Army action. 2. Research Reports may be prepared at any time during a Task. They are designed primarily for a research audience but may be of interest to a military audience. They report research findings of interest and value to the scientific community and do not recommend Army action. 3. Research Memoranda may be prepared at any time and need not be directly associated with a particular research Task. They report findings that may be of interest to a research or military audience or to both. They do not recommend Army action. 4. Consulting Reports are prepared following completion of a specifically requested consulting action under HumRRO's Technical Advisory Services. They are designed for a specific military audience and usually convey recommendations for Army action. 5. Research Bulletins are prepared as nontechnical summaries of one or more research Tasks or as reports of other HumRRO activities. They are intended primarily for a military audience and do not present recommendations for Army action. Their distribution usually includes agencies and individuals conducting research, and the general public.