Psych of combat
The debilitating effects of combat stress have been recognized for centuries. phenomenon such as tunnel vision, auditory exclusion, the loss of fine and complex motor control, irrational behavior, and the inability to think clearly have all been observed as byproducts of combat stress. col. grossman explains research which has been conducted to understand why combat stress deteriorates performance.
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