Psychology of survival Flashcards
Why is psychology of survival important?
Survival skills are important, but having the world to survive is essential. Without a desire to survive, acquire skills, serve little purpose, and invaluable knowledge goes to waste.
Describe what stress is, and what it is not.
Stress is not a disease that you cure and illuminate. Instead, stress is an experience of a condition that we all experience. Stress is our reaction to pressure.
The given name of stress describes what?
Stress is the name given to the experience we have as we physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually respond to life’s tensions
Why do human beings need stress?
Stress compels, one to act or to prepare to respond to any given situation. Stress can have many positive benefits. Stressful situations provide humans with challenges and give them chances to learn about their values and strengths as well as their ability to handle pressure without breaking.
What does too much stress lead to?
Too much stress leads to distress. Distress causes an uncomfortable tension that a person tries to escape or avoid.
What are some common signs of distress?
Difficulty making decisions
Forgetfulness
Low energy level
Constant worry
Propensity for mistakes
Carelessness
Trouble getting along with others
Withdrawing from others
Angry outbursts
Hiding from responsibilities
Thoughts about death or suicide
What are some physiological responses to stress that people will experience that cannot be sustained for long periods?
The body releases stored fat to provide quick energy
Breathing rate increases to supply more oxygen to the blood
Muscle tension increases to prepare for action
Blood clotting mechanism
Senses become more acute
Heart rate and blood pressure rise to provide more blood to muscles
What is the isolated persons, main priority and focus?
Stay alive
What happens when isolated do not control their emotions in a healthy way?
It can bring them to a standstill
Does physical or psychological defeat occur first?
Isolated personnel are psychologically defeated, long before they physically succumb to any external resistance or stress.
What is unique about living versus survival?
Survival and living are both natural. It is being unexpectedly thrusted into the life or death struggle of survival that is not natural and stressful.
How should isolated personal give an appraisal of their situation?
Isolated personnel, should see the circumstances as they are not as one wants them to be while keeping hopes and expectations within the estimate of the situation.
What does the adage of “hope for the best prepare for the worst” serve during survival situation?
It is a psychological reminder to adjust for pleasant surprises about unexpected good fortune, instead of waiting to be confronted with unexpected, harsh circumstances
What does each letter in the acronym SURVIVAL stand for?
S SIZE OF THE SITUATION(surroundings, physical condition, equipment)
U use all your senses, undo haste, makes waste
R remember where you are
V vanquish fear, and panic
I improvise
V value living
A act like the natives
L live by your wits, but for now learn basic skills
What is the typical isolation scenario?
The occurrence of an isolating event, and the typical movement of personnel to their designated rally point.
