Trauma-related psychopathology, most notably posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), poses
unique challenges for psychiatric nosology due to the wide range of symptoms and …

Cognitive ability is a key selection criterion for entry into many elite professions. Herein, we
investigate whether mindfulness training (MT) can enhance cognitive performance in elite …

Remaining committed to goals is necessary (albeit not sufficient) to attaining them, but very
little is known about domain-general individual differences that contribute to sustained goal …

In this chapter we provide an overview of stress management interventions (SMI) and review
the evidence for their effects on employee stress and well-being. We start by setting out a …

The US Military Academy has historically used an academically weighted composite of
aptitude, leadership, and physical ability indices for selection of candidates and to predict …

Understanding Employee Engagement is a comprehensive source for the science and
practice of employee engagement. This book provides a rigorous and objective review of …

We examined the relative effectiveness of hardiness and grit as predictors of performance
and retention among first year cadets at the USMA. Based on past research and theory, we …

The negative impact on the psychological and physical health of the civilian population is
one of the most significant consequences of war. This study was performed during the fourth …

Mental toughness is one of the most common terms used in sport–by athletes, coaches,
spectators and the media. However, it is also one of the least understood terms. This book …

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a widespread psychiatric disorder. According to the
transdiagnostic approach, death anxiety can underpin predominantly somatic manifestations …