Simulation training of boat handling: Contributions of problem
solving style, spatial ability, and visualization Officers from
two major inland towing companies took part in a study that
examined the contributions of problem-solving style using VIEW,
spatial ability, and visualization using existing measures to
the simulation of boat handling. It was postulated that due to
the nature of the job performed by these officers that they
would have above average spatial ability and visualization
skills. It was also felt that problem-solving styles would be
similar because of the rigors of the job of navigating an inland
towing vessel. Results in the study showed above average scores
in spatial ability, but below average scores in visualization
ability. A large majority of Captains and pilots did have
similar problem-solving styles. The CRT was used in a wait-list
design study, as part of a regularly scheduled simulation-
training course for captains and pilots. These simulation
exercises with the exact same starting