Running Head: Military Psych Applied Areas of Psychology: Military Psychology Drew University Keira M. Driscoll 11/30/08 Military psychology is an area of applied psychology that is somewhat difficult to define due to the large area of activities in its field that it covers. Military psychology covers psychological research‚ assessment‚ and treatment. The field of military psychology is used not only with soldiers but with civilians (Strickland & Cengage‚ 2001)
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Having a family member or significant other in the military can be quite stressful when they have to leave for deployment. Getting ready can be hard on the family and kids having to see mom or dad leaving for a long period of time and only being able to video chat occasionally. But how do a family prepare for predeployment and deployment? What will be discussed is the process before the actual deployment and the deployment process for the military service personnel and the family. Pre-deployment as
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Paper—Chaplaincy & Religion in the United States Military The military of the United States has included chaplains and religion to at least some degree since its inception. Local ministers were called upon to counsel members of the militia and would be consulted in the planning phase of operations because of his education and knowledge. (U.S. Chaplains) In July of 1775‚ the Second Constitutional Congress provided $20 per month pay for chaplains. (Military Chaplains) The colonial army used chaplains
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Steven Danielson Gays in the Military A hot topic in the news these days is whether gays should be allowed to serve openly in the military. Many issues have arisen from allowing or not allowing gays to serve openly. Those opposed are concerned that gays would cause a break down in unit cohesion‚ a rise in assaults or violence‚ a drop in recruitment or retention‚ and feel that since America is currently fighting two wars that right now is not a good time to implement a new policy when it
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of their brave and patriotic service to the nation‚ enlisted service members should be better compensated for their courage to serve.Good thesis According to the fiscal year 2002 military pay scale the average enlisted service member with two years of service in the military is paid $1‚385.40 per month (www.DFAS.mil). Broken down this figure is equal to roughly $8.65 per hour. With the rate of taxes being higher on single personnel and the fact that some service members have families‚ $8.65
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away. A woman can be anything that she wants but when she tries to prove that she is just as good as a man in combat she could be putting herself in very dangerous situations that could effect her and her unit. Before World War I‚ women assisted the military during wartime mainly as nurses and helpers. Some women‚ however‚ did become involved in battles. Molly Pitcher‚ a Revolutionary War water carrier‚ single-handedly kept cannon in action after an artillery crew had been disabled. During the Revolutionary
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see the United States military as a professional organization. This is due to the care and effort that the varied services put forth towards their respective services. A profession is a job that is performed by professionals who are held to a higher standard that those who just perform jobs in a non-professional capacity. Professionals are those people who devote many years of study and training towards their craft. Today’s American society is a consumer and customer service based culture‚ and those
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Prepping From a Military Standpoint Friends‚ neighbors‚ and associates often times make assumptions about veterans when it comes to prepping‚ assumptions that may not necessarily be true. Some assume that if you have ever served in the military you know all there is to know about prepping and survival. The skills‚ and experience gained from military service is a plus‚ a huge plus when it comes to SHTF scenarios‚ but when it comes to prepping in general when it’s your family and friends’ life at stake
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Military courtesy is basically no different from courtesy in civilian life‚ just good manner and politeness in dealing with other people. The experience of life has proven that courteous behavior is essential in human relations. The distinction between civilian courtesy and military courtesy is that‚ military courtesies were developed in a military atmosphere and have become customs and traditions of the service. Most forms of military courtesy have some counterpart in civilian life. For example
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TRUST IN THE MILITARY What is one of the most important elements used in relation building in the military? Trust‚ personal growth from friendships becomes challenging without the presents of this crucial element. Without trust‚ individual’s confidence in all echelons of leadership and their subordinates ability to complete missions would diminish a unit’s morale and loyalty. Friendships are constructed over time through the innuendo of mutual trust. Time is the only factor
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