Experimental Study on Cognitive Reappraisal for Warning Sounds

Warning sounds are designed to capture human attention, often diverting focus from tasks requiring sustained concentration. This change induces other attention, directing cognitive resources to the sound source. However, warning sounds may cause panic by evoking fear or anxiety, potentially impairing judgment and resulting in erroneous actions. This study investigates cognitive reappraisal as a strategy to reduce negative effects. Event-related potential (ERP) is calculated from electroencephalogram (EEG) , and psychological methods are employed to further explore the influence of warning sounds. These findings provide insight into enhancing the effectiveness of auditory warnings while minimizing negative responses.