Category Archives: Chapter 14

Chapter 14 was pretty much a no brainer to me considering what we know in psychology about trauma and coping. The example about war and experiencing combat, death, destruction etc. obviously is a great example to use considering that many … Continue reading →

The first chapter focuses on how experienced stress and trauma can affect one’s chances for increased morbidity and mortality risk.  The case study on Phillip shows that when working overseas in the Pacific and facing danger from combat, morbidity for … Continue reading →

Participating in war, especially overseas, especially in the Pacific, especially in combat, led to shorter longevity. As the authors state, “The more alien and disturbing the situation, the worse the later health.” Chronic stress and PTSD that result from engaging … Continue reading →

Chapter 14 offered an interesting perspective on the experience of soldiers and other war participants in regards to longevity and overall life experiences. I was surprised to read about the different ways in which war can affect people, because I … Continue reading →

Chapter 14 of this novel centers around war and the effects of war experience on the longevity of life. They discovered that men who had served overseas were more than one and a half times more likely to die than … Continue reading →