Peak performance Flashcards
What are the main parts of the mind involved in human performance?
The conscious mind and the subconscious mind
The conscious mind includes analytical thinking, short-term memory, logic, rationality, and willpower, while the subconscious mind communicates thoughts, feelings, and emotions.
What is the function of the conscious mind during use of force encounters?
Rationalization and analysis of information takes time, and it is limited in the amount of information it can focus on at any one time
This limitation is critical during split-second encounters.
What is RPD in the context of decision-making?
Recognition Prime Decision-Making
An experienced decision-maker identifies a reasonably good option as the first one they consider.
What is the difference between action time and reaction time in high-stress encounters?
Action time is the time to fire a weapon, while reaction time is the time taken to respond to a threat
Action time averages from .25 to .36 seconds, whereas average reaction time is .31 seconds.
What should law enforcement officers react to during a threat?
React to the threat of violence, not the violence itself
Focus on proactive measures rather than reactive responses.
What physiological changes occur during high-stress encounters?
Changes include increased respiratory rate, blood pressure, and heart rate
These changes are objective and measurable.
What psychological effects accompany physiological arousal?
Anxiety, which includes nervousness, self-doubt, tension, distress, or uneasiness
Anxiety is a response to arousal.
List some physiological responses to danger.
- Muscle tension
- Trembling
- Rapid, shallow breathing
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Sweating
- Loss of fine motor skills
These responses can impact an officer’s ability to perform effectively.
What are perceptual distortions experienced during high-stress encounters?
- Diminished sound
- Tunnel vision
- Memory loss
- A sense of detachment
These distortions can affect how officers perceive and react to threats.
What does WIN stand for in stress management?
What’s Important Now?
This concept emphasizes prioritizing immediate concerns to manage stress effectively.
What are some tangible dispositions to manage acute stress?
- Box breathing
- The physiological sigh
- Segmentation of goals
These techniques help in managing stress during high-pressure situations.
What are the 10 essential skills for law enforcement officers?
- Cardiorespiratory Endurance
- Stamina
- Strength
- Flexibility
- Power
- Speed
- Coordination
- Accuracy
- Agility
- Balance
These skills are critical for maintaining physical fitness in law enforcement.
What are the three C’s of psychological hardiness?
- Control
- Commitment
- Challenge
These principles help individuals manage stress and promote personal growth.
True or False: Chronic stress can be perceived as more stressful than acute stressors.
True
Organizational stressors, such as conflict with coworkers or supervisors, can lead to chronic stress.
What is the importance of peer support and chaplains in stress management?
They provide someone to talk to and help cope with stress
It is essential to have trained individuals who can assist in these situations.
