Officer Survival Flashcards
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Perception distortions
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88% – diminished sound 82% – tunnel vision 78% – automatic pilot 65% – heightened visual clarity 63% – slow motion time 61% – memory loss for parts of the event 60% – memory loss for some of your actions 50% – dissociation 36% – intrusive distracting thoughts 19% – memory distortion 17% – fast motion time 17% – intensified sounds 11% – temporary paralysis
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Effects of sudden intense stress on heartbeat
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60 – 80 bpm is normal
115 bpm fine motor skills deteriorate
145 bpm complex motor skills deteriorate
175 bpm cognitive processing deteriorates fight or flight kicks in