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This paper reports evaluation data from an effort to train assertive communication in aircrews. The impact of preliminary conceptual training and simulator instructions which focused trainees on the target skill was examined on the reported usefulness of post-simulation feedback. Results indicated that trainees who received conceptual training one week prior to a simulation exercise reported the feedback they received on their performance more useful than those who had not received preliminary training. Further, trainees who were informed ahead of time which skill dimension was the focus of the simulation rated the feedback they received on their performance less useful than those who were not given this information. Implications for the use of simulation to enhance teamwork skills and attitudes are discussed.

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Toward Optimizing the Impact of Developmental Feedback in Team Training Simulations

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