Sensory processing sensitivity predicts pilot decision time via indecisiveness: evidence from flight simulation and fNIRS

Key Points

• To explore how sensory processing sensitivity affects pilot decision time and performance under stress.
• Flight simulation experiments to assess decision times
• fNIRS used to measure DLPFC engagement
• Analysis of the impact of indecisiveness on decision-making
• Sensory processing sensitivity predicts longer decision times in pilots
• Indecisiveness is linked to poor flight performance under stress
• DLPFC engagement amplifies delays in decision-making