Thursday, July 5, 2012

Examples of perceptual distortions and errors

Perceptual Distortions in Combat

  1. 85% Diminished sound (auditory exclusion)
  2. 80% Tunnel vision
  3. 72% Heightened visual clarity
  4. 65% Slow motion time
  5. 51% Memory loss for parts of the event
  6. 47% Memory loss for some of the subject's actions
  7. 40% Dissociation (detachment)
  8. 26% Intrusive distracting thoughts
  9. 22% Memory distortions
  10. 16% Fast motion time
  11. 16% Intensified sounds
  12. 7% Temporary paralysis
  13. 4% Automatic pilot ("scared speechless") 

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Where can i take the mbti for free?

Many people ask the question.. Any ideas?
BTW, What are the resulting symptoms from tbi?
 

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Transition from combat to home

I was looking for good handbook for anyone who has ever returned from a war to home and googled Once a Warrior--Always a Warrior

What others say about the book?


Monday, July 2, 2012

Military PTSD signs and symptoms

What can lead to PTSD?

  •     War
  •     Natural disasters
  •     Assault
  •     Sexual or physical abuse
  •     Childhood neglect
  •     Car or plane crashes
  •     Terrorist attacks
  •     Sudden death of a loved one
  •     Rape
  •     Kidnapping

Common symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  •     Anger and irritability
  •     Guilt, shame, or self-blame
  •     Substance abuse
  •     Suicidal thoughts and feelings
  •     Feeling alienated and alone
  •     Feelings of mistrust and betrayal
  •     Depression and hopelessness
  •     Physical aches and pains

Operational psychologist job description

Please, send the full description to me..


SERE training manual

Looking for SERE training manual? Read chapter 11 of the book!

Why should You read Military Psychology books?

5 random reasons:

  1. suicide prevention in military organizations
  2. 4 types psychology of terrorists
  3. what is a combat stress
  4. how to do a survival training
  5. long term psychological effects (alcohol,drugs,abuse)