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MILITARY PSYCHOLOGY
Military psychology is the research, design and
application of psychological theories and empirical
data towards understanding, predicting and
countering behaviours either in war or in peace
e.g. training.
It is derived from different psychology disciplines
into a tool used by the military, to enable the
troops to better survive the stresses of war and
training.
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MILITARY PSYCHOLOGY
These stresses include PTSD, guilt, family
difficulties, nightmares, flashbacks, fatigue, anxiety,
frustration, depression etc.
Military Psychologist applies different
approaches from counselling to therapies
in order to treat the stress and
psychological trauma.
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Provides specialized aid to personnel (sailors, officers), their
families, and the victims of the events.
 Study the dynamics of behaviour
 Train personnel
 Consult on hostage negotiations, Conflict resolution,
peace keeping etc.
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 Fitness for Duty Evaluations, especially in high risk and
high reliability occupations.
 Maximizes the human capital investment in the
workplace by optimizing retention of the talents of active
and prospective service men.
 Minimizing risk in many areas including violence,
mishap, and injury potential.
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Guidancemeans
and Counselling
are twin
Guidance
to indicate, point
out,
concepts.
show
the way, lead out & direct.
Emerged
essential elements in
Broader
andascomprehensive.
every
training & educational activity.
 Preventive.
 Not synonymous terms.
 It is the process
Counselling
is a partofofhelping
guidance.
the Aindividuals
specializedlearn
service
more
of
guidance.
about
themselves, their presents & their possible future
situation to make a substantial contribution to the society.
 In-depth and narrow.
 Remedial.
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 Techniques to help people deal with psychological or
interpersonal problems.
 Focus on changing behavior.
 Therapy approaches are related to the main theoretical
perspectives and beliefs about root of behavior.
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Psychotherapy: Use of psychological principles/
techniques to treat mental health disorders or
interpersonal problems; assumes root is psychological.
Biological therapy: Use of medications or other medical
interventions to treat problems; assumes root is biological.
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 Mental health disorder
 Maladaptive or interfering behaviour
 Coping with general life problems (relationship issues)
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Free
Dream
Transference
Resistance
Interpretation
Analysis
: Avoidance
:: Opinion
Form
: Dreams
: Talks
of
orabout
denial
reveal
projection.
about
themes/issues
ofunconscious
certain
subject
Transferring
topics
without
influencing
urges
or issues.
feelings
symbolically.
censoring.
client’s
and
 FreeAssociation
Association
emotions
positive
event.
Psychoanalyst
behavior
Unconscious
urges
traces
are
latent
eventually
(true meaning)
revealed.
of dreams.
 Dreamtowards
Analysis
Focuses
less
on
unconscious
and content
more on
conscious
actions.
Person needs supportive environment to self Interpretation
Focus
comes
from person or client. Therapists facilitate selfexplore
and
heal.

Resistanceand personal growth through: Empathy,
awareness
Behavior therapy focuses on changing current behaviors;

Transference
Genuineness,
Unconditional
positiveTwo
regard.
also called and
behavior
modification.
categories of
Change
treatment:maladaptive patterns of thinking and perceiving.
Replace with more adaptive patterns

Classical Conditioning
Cognitive-behavior
therapy (CBT) combines behavior and

Operant therapy.
Conditioning
cognitive
Highly effective in treating anxiety,
Medications eating
used disorders
to treat mental
health problems.
Not a
depression,
and substance
abuse.
cure, but can reduce symptoms. Stabilizes symptoms so
psychological issues can be addressed.
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(A)
Activating
Event
(B)
(C)
Belief
Consequence
(Behavioural /
Emotional)
(D)
(E)
Dispute
New Effect
Change the Perspective!
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 Answers are not simple or straightforward.
 Many factors related to effectiveness.
 Eclectic, integrated and diverse approach is required.
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 Psychology is the science of behaviour and mental process.
 Military psychology is derived from many psychological
principles and used in war and peace.
 Military psychologist provides psychological assistance in
war and training where high risks are involved and reliability is
indispensable.
 Uses of therapy. Cognitive-behaviour therapy.
 Many factors related to effectiveness.
 Eclectic, integrated and diverse approach is required.
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