4.1.2. The procedure of diagnostics

The procedure of diagnostics of situational index of PS.

4.1.2.1. Press the button “2” of a switch 18 (see picture 2).

4.1.2.2. Check and, if necessary, prepare the palms of the examinee according to item 3.1.2.2 of chapter III, after that press them to lamellar electrodes of the device ATS-6 according to item 3.1.2.3 of chapter III.

4.1.2.3. Make the counting of PS index using the right indicator and put down the results in column 6, table 7.

4.1.2.4. If the indicator “goes far beyond the scale”, you should use the divider having pressed the corresponding buttons (see item 3.1.2.5 of chapter III).

In rare cases “going far beyond the scale” may continue even if the button “1 6” is pressed. In this case you should leave the button “1 6” pressed, unpress the button “2” and press the button “5”. In this case the signal lowers 12 times and is reflected on both indicators simultaneously.

Make the counting of divisions having multiplied their value to the coefficient of signal lowering. Put down the final result in table 7.

4.1.2.5. Having finished the investigation you should unpress (switch off) all the pressed buttons.

4.1.2.6. In order to receive a typological index of PS (emotional reactivity) you should make ten background measurements of PS by analogy with the item 3.1.2.9 of chapter III.

4.1.2.7. In order to receive an activity-stereotyped index of PS you should make some measurements of PS in activity by analogy with the item 3.1.2.10 of chapter III.

4.1.3. Working up of the results

4.1.3.1. Situational and activity-stereotyped indexes of PS are calculated on the device ATS-6 automatically (by way of adding the signals of situational activation of both hemispheres in regime 2).

4.1.3.2. Individual typological index of PS is calculated as an arithmetic mean of ten background measurements by analogy with the item 3.1.3.2 of chapter III.

4.1.3.3. Activity-stereotyped index of PS is calculated as an arithmetic mean of a number of measurements in situations of activity by analogy with the item 3.1.3.3 of chapter III.

4.1.4. The interpretation of results

4.1.4.1. When interpreting the individual typological index of PS (the index of emotional reactivity) you should compare it with the average figures of a diagnostic scale presented in item 2.7 of appendix 2. This gives the opportunity to define the disposition of an examinee on a continuum “low-high emotional reactivity”.

The given diagnostic scale is made according to the results of investigations of several thousands of examinees and it reflects the average figures due to age groups.

4.1.4.2. When interpreting the situational index of PS you should take into account its correlation with individually typological index of PS playing in this case the role of optimal index. Optimal indexes are shown in the 13^th (underlined) line of a diagnostic scale of psycho-emotional states (item 2.7 of appendix 2). These indexes are considered to be the orientations when interpreting situational indexes of PS.

If, for example, the examinee’s individually typological index of PS is equal to 60, you should use column 4 of a diagnostic scale in order to interpret the situational index of his PS despite the age of the examinee. Because line 13 of this column contains index 60.

If an individually typological index of PS does not coincide with any of the indexes of line 13 of a diagnostic table, you should take as a basis the column with the closest by its value average index and make some necessary corrections.

4.1.4.2.1. The indexes of the 3d class of a diagnostic scale called average (optimum) correspond to the optimal PS. Optimal PS contributes to good working ability, mental activity, energy, minimum latent time of reaction. The deviation of PS from optimum is connected with the lowering of activity effectiveness and functioning of the organism.

4.1.4.2.2. Excessive indexes of PS (see class 5 – excessively) testify to a person’s over-excitation. Such states may be distinguished by non-adequate reactions, high nervousness in relations with people, possible damages in the industrial activity because of nervousness, etc. As an extreme manifestation the paradoxical phase of reaction takes place. It is shown in two polar forms: the reaction of lion (over-normal increasing of aggressiveness, activity, will, muscle strength, speed of reaction) and the reaction of rabbit (which is characterized by relaxation up to stupor).

Excessive nervous-psychic losses may result in negative consequences for a man’s health. Over-limited increasing of psycho-emotional tenseness may cause the destruction of personality, sometimes taking forms of somatic self-destruction (suicide).

4.1.4.2.3. Too low indexes of PS (see class 1 – little) are connected with drowsy state. In this case you can observe low activity, the inhibition of reactions, slackness of mental activity. All this lowers the effectiveness of activity and in some professions causes different crashes and damages (the activity of an operator, driver of transportation vehicle, etc.).

4.1.4.2.4. The indexes of class 4 – “higher than average” – are interpreted as corresponding deviations from optimal PS to the side of over-excitation and the indexes of class 3 “lower than average” – to the side of drowsy state.

4.1.4.3. When interpreting activity-situational index you should compare it with individually typological one. If activity-situational index essentially differs from individually typological index, it testifies to a non-optimal situational working state and informs that such state may cause dangerous situation (crashes and damages).

4.1.4.4. When interpreting activity-stereotyped index of PS you should also compare it with the index of emotional reactivity. It gives the opportunity to judge about the influence of investigated activity on a person’s PS.

Essential increasing of psycho-emotional tenseness tells that the given kind of activity is too difficult or dangerous for a person. At the same time essential decreasing of psycho-emotional tonus testifies to monotony and tiredness under the influence of this kind of activity.