Aeromedical Psychology
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| Rating | : | 4.30 (660 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0754675904 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 384 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-10-13 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The book is divided into three parts. In the second part, the waiver standards put forth by both the FAA and the various branches of the military are presented, as well as the waiver decision process. Aeromedical psychology is that branch of psychology pertaining to the assessment, selection and evaluation of aviation personnel. This book, Aeromedical Psychology, is designed to provide the means for a variety of clinicians to carry out sound assessment and selection procedures, perform informed evaluations and make subsequent recommendations regarding flight status and treatment strategies geared to the aviation environment. air traffic controllers, flight officers and pilots) and astronauts and the many ways in which both psychologists and psychiatrists are involved in these roles. Clinical issues unique to aviation - notably fear of flying, motivation to fly and airsickness - are addressed, as well as possible courses of intervention, treatment and disposition. In the final part, more specialized issues pertaining to aeromedical psychology are dealt with, namely the psychopharmacological research and regulations applicable to recreational pilots and aviation personnel, managing the aftermath of aviation mishaps and the psychologist's role in accident
The Goto Volume on Aeromedical Psychology Kennedy and Kay provide a rich, up-to-date edited volume; a valuable resource for mental health professionals involved in the various aspects of aeromedical psychology. I particularly enjoyed the chapters that survey the evolution of the field, from its pioneering history to contemporary practice. Other chapters range from ones providing comprehensive coverage of the scholarly foundations of the field to others rich with practical experience and guidance. This is, and will be for some time the goto volume on aeromedical psychology.
Dr Kay is an Associate Professor of Neurology at the Georgetown University School of Medicine, Department of Neurology. He serves as neuropsychology consultant to the Federal Aviation Administration. Kay, PhD, is the President and co-founder of Cognitive Research Corporation. He is the developer and publisher of CogScreen, a com
Silberman, Aviation Certification Services, LLC, USABy compiling such an impressive group of internationally recognized authors, Doctors Kennedy and Kay have produced a much-needed volume that comprehensively covers both clinical and non-clinical aspects of Aeromedical Psychology. --Warren S. Silberman, Aviation Certification Services, LLC, USAAeromedical Psychology sets out to present a guide to this field and to the growing role of aeromedical psychologists and in my opinion achieves its goal very well. --Aerospace October 2014 . The chapters on selection, assessment, substance abuse, motivation to fly, airsickness, fatigue and aging