Military Psychology: An Introduction C.Cronin (Indice del libro)

MILITARY PSYCHOLOGY: AN INTRODUCTION Autor: Christopher Cronin Editorial: Pearson Custom Pub (2003) Tabla de Contenidos del libro Introduction to Military Psychology Christopher Cronin Introduction Definition of Military Psychology Brief Historical Overview of Military Psychology Domain of Military Psychology Overview of the Book Getting Started as a Professional: Division of Military Psychology Summary References Psychological Research in the Military Setting Gerald P. Krueger Introduction Early History of Military Psychological Research Post WW II Man-Machine System Experiments Military Labs and Psychological Research: Then and Now U.S. Army Labs U.S. Navy Labs U.S. Air Force Labs Military Research Funding The Making of Military Research Psychologists Projection for the Future Summary References Personnel Selection and Classification in the Military Brian Waters Introduction Personnel Selection Concepts Civilian Selection and Classification Setting Cut Scores Selection System Validation in the Civilian World Military and Civilian Selection: A Comparison Military Personnel Selection Enlisted Selection Process The Officer Selection Process Military Selection Summary Military Personnel Classification Enlisted Classification Officer Classification Military Classification Summary Conclusion References

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Military Leadership Al Lau Introduction What Is Leadership? Review of Leadership Theory and Research Contingency Theories of Leadership Transformational Leadership Theory Building Leadership Skills Challenges of the Future References Teams and Teamwork in the Military Eduardo Salas Janis A. Cannon-Bowers Stephanie Church Payne Kimberly A. Smith-Jentsch Introduction Why Is Teamwork Important in the Military? What Is a Team?

What Comprises Teamwork? How Can We Measure Team Performance? Team Training Concluding Remarks References Military Performance under Adverse Conditions Gerald P. Krueger Introduction Climatic and Environmental Extremes Effects of Heat and Cold on Performance Effects of Altitude on Performance Mechanical Forces Acoustical Noise Acceleration Vibration Motion Induced Sickness and Military Performance Atmospheric Mix Toxic Gases and Fumes Radiation Exposure and Performance Military Operational Considerations Chemical Protective Clothing Continuous Operations Sustained Performance and Sleep Loss Concluding Remarks References Stress in the Military Setting Paul Bartone Introduction Stress Defined The Military Setting Defined Psychological Framework for Considering Stress in the Military Context Historical Overview Field Psychological Research Teams in the Modern Military

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Stressors on Military Operations Dimensions of Psychological Stress in Military Operations Stress in the Military Family Stress in the Military Community Social Support and Personality Hardiness: Social and Personal Stress-Resistance Resources References The Psychology of Information Warfare Richard Bloom Introduction Conceptual Development Examples Information Warfare as an Applied Social Science Information Warfare Typology Effectiveness Process Education and Training Initiator Effects Future Trends Conclusion References Cultural Diversity and Gender Issues Mickey Dansby Introduction Background Racial/Ethnic Issues Personnel Discipline Diversity Training Human Relations Gender Issues Sexual Harassment Other Gender Issues Future Diversity Issues References Military Psychologists: Training and Practice W. Brad Johnson Introduction Training Application and Selection Indoctrination Structure of Military Psychology Internships Unique Training Opportunities Unique Stresses of the Military Internship Postdoctoral Training Practice Common Practice Components for Military Psychologists Range of Duty Assignments for Military Psychologists Drawbacks to Practicing in the Military Chapter Summary

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References Counseling/Clinical Psychologists' Role in the Military Ronald Ballenger Introduction Overview of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program Structure of the ADAPCP Overview of the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Structure of the Exceptional Family Member Program Psychological Assessment Procedures in EFMP Overview of Neuropsychiatry and Mental Health Structure of the Neuropsychiatry and Mental Health Department Professional Development Ethical Issues Confronting Psychologists within the Military Environment Issues of Confidentiality How to Seek Employment within the Federal Government References Military Psychologists, Pioneers in Prescribing John Sexton Introduction Why Prescribe The Early History of Prescription Privileges The Department of Defense's Psychopharmacology Demonstration Project Other Prescription Privilege Efforts The Future References Careers in Military Psychology Martin Wiskoff Introduction Academic and Other Preparation Work Settings for Military Psychologists Professional Linkages Range of Opportunities and Typical Careers Employment Outlook and Financial Compensation Advantages and Disadvantages of a Career in Military Psychology Why I Chose Military Psychology References The Future of Military Psychology Christopher Cronin Introduction Advances in Technology Budget Reductions and the Military Drawdown Political Changes Changes in Personnel Demographics The Future of Military Psychology Summary Conclusion

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References Appendix Application for the Division of Military Psychology (Division 19 of the American Psychological Association) Web Sites for Psychology Glossary Index

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