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Psychophysiological Responses to Trauma-Related Stimuli in PTSD : Potential for Scenario Adaptation in VR Exposure Therapy

The following article reviews use of psychophysiological tools in diagnosis and treatment assessment in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Several different psychophysiological systems are described and evaluated in terms of their diagnostic utility. The article further makes recommendations for strategies for the use of psychophysiology in future assessment of the disorder and for implementation within virtual reality exposure therapy.

Combat related Posttraumatic Stress Disorder; War veterans; Psychophysiological responses; Startle; Heart rate; Skin Conductance; Blood Pressure

Volume 6 : NATO Security through Science Series - E: Human and Societal Dynamics