Identify the mental states in combat - ANSWER-Combat Anxiety (Before), Survival
Stress (During) and Survival Anxiety (After)
Define the autonomic nervous system including its two branches, their functions,
and the balance between the two - ANSWER-Part of the peripheral nervous
system and it controls many organs and muscles within the body. The two
branches are Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS) and Sympathetic Nervous
System (SNS). They balance both balance positive and negative stress.
Identify the Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS) triggers - ANSWER-Objective
Threat Perceptions, Objective Fear Perceptions, Physical Exhaustion, and Startle
Response.
Identify the physiology changes caused by SNS activation - ANSWER-Increased
Adrenal Activity, effects on the officer's ability to do motor skills due to changes
in blood vessels (blood flow), effects on officer's vision (eyes dilated), auditory
exclusion.
Identify how SNS activation effects combat performance - ANSWER-Perceptual
Narrowing, Vision, Sight alignment, Vision and Stance Selection,
Define Perceptual Narrowing - ANSWER-The use of a specific sensory system
(and exclusion of other sensory system) that provides the most relevant
information at that given second.
, Describe the effects of SNS activation on vision - ANSWER-Devastating impact
on an officer's ability to perform a task since the visual system plays a vital role
in nearly every aspect of survival performance.
Describe the effects of SNS activation on sight alignment - ANSWER-Increased
light and information at that moment of time.
Describe the effects on SNS activation on vision and stance selection - ANSWER-
The body and vision will automatically move to a position best to perceive the
most information at that time. reduced response time, and increased brain
information on a target.
Describe how the survival reaction time model corresponds with the effects of
SNS activation on vision - ANSWER-
Describe how the three stages of memory relate to combat performance -
ANSWER-
Describe the three Motor Skill Classifications - ANSWER-Fine (Hand/Eye
Coordination and hand dexterity), Complex (Precision, Tracking, and Timing), and
Gross (Symmetrical Movements).
Describe the Combat Performance Variables including how each affects combat
performance - ANSWER-Mindset, Nutrition and Hydration, Hydration, and Fitness
Describe the effects of nutrition and hydration regarding combat performance -
ANSWER-Fear and Health Problems can occur when nutrition and hydration is
not taken seriously.
Describe the 3 energy systems in the body - ANSWER-ATP/PC System, Lactic
Acid System (LAS), Aerobic System (AS)
List four survival stress systems - ANSWER-
Describe the methods used to reduce survival stress - ANSWER-Confidence
Factor, Motor Skill Selection, Tactical Breathing, Visualization Skills, and Faith
Factor
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