Examining the Effects of Acute Stress on Time to Arrival Estimation in Virtual Reality

Event Website

https://csm.rowan.edu/departments/psychology/research/researchconference.html

College

College of Science & Mathematics

Start Date

20-4-2026 10:00 AM

End Date

20-4-2026 11:00 AM

Document Type

Poster

Abstract

Pedestrian crossing requires quick decisions under uncertainty, and requires ongoing estimation of vehicle time-to-arrival (TTA) of approaching vehicles.

Research shows that acute stress and anxiety can impair attention and decision-making, potentially leading to riskier behavior in dynamic environments such as traffic.

However, it is not fully understood how stress or anxiety affects TTA estimation and pedestrian crossing safety.

The current study addresses this gap by examining how acute stress influences TTA estimation and crossing behavior, using a virtual-reality pedestrian simulation and physiological arousal measures (EDA).

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Examining the Effects of Acute Stress on Time to Arrival Estimation in Virtual Reality

Pedestrian crossing requires quick decisions under uncertainty, and requires ongoing estimation of vehicle time-to-arrival (TTA) of approaching vehicles.

Research shows that acute stress and anxiety can impair attention and decision-making, potentially leading to riskier behavior in dynamic environments such as traffic.

However, it is not fully understood how stress or anxiety affects TTA estimation and pedestrian crossing safety.

The current study addresses this gap by examining how acute stress influences TTA estimation and crossing behavior, using a virtual-reality pedestrian simulation and physiological arousal measures (EDA).

https://rdw.rowan.edu/psyconf/2026/Apr20/1