POW Review Paper.
Examine the psychological and physiological stresses endured by POWs and the resulting long-term physical and mental health implications based upon the course materials and other available scholarly publications, including each of the following areas.
Discuss the commonly held understanding of captivity in war experienced by POWs.
Discuss the conditions in which POWs were held during captivity.
Examine the psychological and physiological stresses that POWs experienced during captivity.
Discuss the coping mechanisms used in captivity.
Provide details discussing the reasons these reactions are more or less adaptive in captivity.
Discuss the long-term physical and mental health implications of captivity.