COPING AND DEVELOPMENTAL THEORY: APPLICABILITY TO SELECTIVE STUDY OF NORMAL MEN

Abstract

A clinically derived psychiatric theory concerning personality development, applicable to Air Force selection of personnel for specific tasks, training, and environments, is discussed. Adult 'coping' patterns are considered in terms of a universal developmental sequence--simpler modes of behavior which become incorporated in more complex adult derivatives. Successful adaptation is believed to depend upon personality strength as well as coping techniques. A result of a preliminary research is presented to show how coping devices may be observed, categorized, rated, and used in selection procedures.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1965
Accession Number
AD0617745

Entities

People

  • Charles L. Jennings
  • Paul M. Fine

Organizations

  • United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Age Groups
  • Air Force
  • Animals
  • Chambers
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Families (Human)
  • Group Processes (Social Psychology)
  • Human Behavior
  • Job Training
  • Medical Personnel
  • Peer Groups
  • Personality
  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology
  • Schools
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Training

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

Readers

  • Psychological Intervention/Treatment for Stress, Anxiety, PTSD, and Related Emotional and Cognitive Health Symptoms.
  • Systems Analysis and Design