The Effect of Mental Fatigue on the Spatial Ability of University Students

Abstract

Spatial abilities are divided into two, namely spatial orientation and spatial visualization. In the field of engineering, especially Industrial Engineering, spatial abilities are usually used in the design process. The use of spatial orientation abilities is influenced by mental activity. Thus, mental fatigue will influence the application of spatial orientation abilities. Mental fatigue among students is usually influenced by academic workload. This research was conducted to determine the effect of academic workload and AX-CPT treatment on the spatial abilities of industrial engineering students. This research involved 40 respondents who were divided into two groups. The research was carried out with mental fatigue engineering using the AX-Continuous Performance Test for 20 minutes for one group of respondents before taking a spatial ability measurement test using the Spatial Orientation Test (SOT) while the other group was not given the AX-Continuous Performance Test. After taking the test, respondents will fill out a survey regarding academic workload. The test was carried out using multiple linear regression with a p-value of 0.814 so there was no influence from the academic workload and AX-CPT treatment on the spatial abilities of industrial engineering students