Military psychology aims to optimize the performance of military personnel by understanding their psychological needs and developing strategies to enhance their resilience, motivation, and decision-making abilities.

The MMPI is a widely used personality assessment tool that helps identify potential psychological issues and suitability for military service.

PTSD, CSR, and OSI are all terms used to describe the psychological impact of combat on military personnel.

CBT is a widely used psychological intervention that helps military personnel identify and challenge negative thoughts and behaviors, promoting resilience and coping skills.

PSYWAR, IO, and Military Deception are all terms used to describe the use of psychological strategies to influence the behavior of an adversary.

Social Identity Theory posits that individuals derive a sense of self from their membership in social groups. Military propaganda often appeals to this sense of group identity to motivate individuals to support military actions.

Groupthink is a psychological phenomenon where individuals in a group suppress their own opinions and conform to the majority view, even if they believe it is incorrect.

Elevated testosterone levels have been linked to increased risk-taking behavior, which may influence decision-making in combat situations.

Psychological numbing is a coping mechanism that involves a detachment from emotions and a sense of emotional blunting in response to prolonged exposure to traumatic events.

Simulation-based training, virtual reality training, and scenario-based training are all psychological strategies used to enhance the effectiveness of military training by providing immersive and realistic experiences.

Pessimism bias is a psychological phenomenon where individuals tend to overestimate the likelihood of negative events occurring, which may influence decision-making in combat situations.

Social support, sense of purpose, and self-efficacy are all psychological factors associated with increased resilience and coping abilities in combat.

Self-serving bias is a psychological phenomenon where individuals tend to attribute their successes to internal factors (e.g., skill, effort) and their failures to external factors (e.g., bad luck, unfair circumstances).

Goal setting, positive reinforcement, and social recognition are all psychological strategies used to enhance the motivation of military personnel.

Confirmation bias is a psychological phenomenon where individuals tend to remember information that confirms their existing beliefs and disregard information that contradicts them.