Always in (partner) action? Working in teams may improve simulated flight performance—but only in the apt cognitive control state

Key Points

• Simulated flight performance improves under certain cognitive control states, indicating the importance of mental readiness.
• Flight simulations showed a significant performance increase when teamwork was effectively utilized, suggesting benefits of collaboration.
• Analysis of performance dynamics in collaborative tasks highlights cognitive control as a key factor in team effectiveness.
• Findings suggest that achieving an optimal cognitive state may enhance cooperative task outcomes, warranting further exploration.