Prediction of Adjustment to Prolonged Submergence aboard a Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarine
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Fourteen psychophysiological indices of response to hyperventilation and breathholding and to discrimination-conflict stress were combined with measures of neuroticism, motivation, and aptitude to form a correlation matrix including adjustment ratings obtained from 200 men during two successive cruises aboard a nuclear submarine. Patterns of psychophysiological indicators with adjustment criteria were identified by factor variables resulted in Multiple R's ranging from .40 to . 62. For the purpose of communication, these factors were labeled Limited Adjustment Potential, Optimal Adjustment Potential, Autonomie Resiliency, Autonomie Feedback, and Stress Responsivity. The structure of the factors suggested somatopsychological dimensions of use in personality assessment especially when selection of men for hazardous duty is involved.
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