Development of Behavioral Job Criteria for Marine Mammal Trainers,

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Abstract:

The present study concentrates on the job of the marine mammal trainer. Objectives were 1 to explore and define the underlying dimensions of success in marine mammal training and 2 to develop reliable job criteria for use in test validation procedures. The study was based on the premise that marine mammal training is dimensionally complex with several attributes acting in combination to determine degree of success. The method employed involved 1 determining the specific duties and tasks of the marine mammal trainers job 2 identifying specific behavioral elements which reflect good and poor trainer performance 3 categorizing those elements into dimensions which underly job performance and 4 quantifying the quality of performance reflected by each behavioral element.

Author(s):
Blanchard, Robert E.
Author Organization(s):
INTEGRATED SCIENCES CORP SANTA MONICA CALIF
Supplementary Note:
See also report dated May 71, AD-A018 970.
Pagination:
0072

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ISC-138-5
Contract/Grant Number(s):
N00123-70-D-1605
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2.1_Training
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*Instructors, *Job analysis, *Behavioral science, *Mammals, *Training, Performance(Human), Standards, Behavior, Marine biology, Dolphins(Mammals), Porpoises, Whales, Seals(Mammals), Ratings, Naval personnel, Data acquisition, Factor analysis
Field(s)/Group(s):
Humanities and History, Psychology
Keyword(s):
Sea lions, Marine mammal trainers, *Job requirements
Report Date:
1971 Jun 01