Mind armor Flashcards
physical, chemical, emotional factor, that causes bodily or mental tension and may be a factor in disease causation
stress
blood moves from internal organs to the skeletal portion of body, blood coagulates, glucose is released to provide fuel, most vessels are constricted
physiological reactions
U-Theory
low pressure=boredom, high pressure=anxiety
unaware/unprepared
condition white
relaxed but alert
condition yellow
aware of problem, body reacting, 115-145 BPM
condition red
blind state, panic
condition black
adaption syndrome
- alarm (flight or fight), 2. resistance (long term) 3. Burnout (difficulty resisting, energy depleted)
source of LE stress-self
family needs, nervousness, disapointed, second guessing
source of LE stress-work
role conflict, boredom, fear, critical incident, pay, shift
source of LE stress-criminal justice system
court rulings, lack of respect form public, premature release of offenders
REASONS FOR INCREASED SUSCEPTIBILITY TO STRESS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT
Perceived As Authority Figure, Isolation Issues, Structure of Institution, shift, control needs, negative world view
effects of stress on the officer
ptsd, suicdie
effects of stress on the family
shift work, needs for control, over expectations on children, fear of death, gun in home
effects of stress on the agency
reduced morale, excess leave, poor performance
