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Description: The investigaticn of the intelligence potential of :biocorunications emphasizing an analytical study of the intrinsic capability of man as abiocommunications, systcm and also an investigation of the conditions whereby his capability can be enhanced or augeented.

Background: This study has demonstratei that man modulates sigrals Based on these findings,
one can say that the potential exists of sensing Irelated electrical
signals This work will undertake a thorough
investigation of the signal "through-put" by the use of time correlation
analytical techniques. a、

Description: Develop techniques for detecting end analyzing electrical events associated with brain activity

Background: This organization has assembled e system to determine the REF characteristics of the human body. 1

However, the specificity and hence utility of this effect remains unknown.staff menbers have been invited to use this equipzent at no cost to varify the results and to define the experimental protocols necessary to isolate and interpret event related signals, particularly those relating to hearing. Depending upon the results of initial tests, follow-on definitive work may be reccrmended.

In House

Description: Work will be undertaken in-house tc epply existing techniques'of image enhancement and inage scanning, together with data processing techniques, to establish the uniqueness of iris pigment patterns in tne human eye. Problems of range and resolution will be investigated.

Background: Preliminary work using the "Pindicates that there is a large amount of anatcmical data in the huzan iris. Pattern configurations and pigment distribution strongly suggest individual uniqueness of the hunan iris. If successful the method could be used to 1

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Description: The research\_will focus on studying techniques to alter the The major resesrch question being asked is whether behavior will change as a result of changes in 1 ithat were achieved through the use of conditloning techniques.

Background: The above research is a Fhase II follow-on oriented toward the study of behavioral manipulation techniques. Fhase I was directed toward the identification of, tresponses es they relate to positive and negative stinuli. The cliss of research has the potential of being a powerful tool in the detection of induced behavioral changes, e.g., "brain washing."

Psychobiology of Monotory

Description: The purpose of this research is to validate techniques found to be useful in detecting tolerance to monotony and sensory deprivation. Trese measures will be validated in three working conditions: 1) a desk job with monotonous work and very little social interaction, 2) work involving moderate routine and interaction, and 3) work which requires adjustment to a considerable variety of activities and nearly constant social interaction. Foreign-born translators, translatorinterpretors, and interpretor-guides will be used for l, 2, and 3 respectively since they are representative of certain groups and nditions found in the Agency. Data will be collected on tolerance meesures and criteria measures such as modes of coping, performance, and job satisfaction.

Backgrond: Prior research on monotony or boredom has focused primarily on what happens in various forns of extended isolation. Monotony in less drastic situations cen also lead to discomfort and demotivation. There are a number of positions in the Agency which demand a relatively high degree of tolerance to monotony. Persons assigned to these positions should have both tolerance for and an effective means of coping with monotony.

Consultant in Assessment end ES2--

This vill be a continuation of a personal services contract to provide consultation in the areas of (a) extra sensory perception, (b) indirect assessment, and (c) narcotics control. The activity is oriented to providing information on current or incipient developments in these fields.

Backgzciund: The consultant,. has proved to be a valvable consult,ant beceuse of his close contact with researchers in the fiela of ESP and his past experience in the area of indirect assessment,

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