ISSN:
1573-6598
Keywords:
PTSD
;
EEG
;
odor
;
Vietnam veterans
;
psychophysiological assessment
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Psychology
Notes:
Abstract Electroencephalogram (EEG) changes in response to trauma and non-traumarelated odors were examined in five Vietnam veterans with a DSM-III-R diagnosis of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and in five Vietnam veterans with adjustment-related problems (non-PTSD). Period analysis of the EEG indicated that the odors differentially affected the PTSD group's theta and alpha activity compared to the non-PTSD group. The greatest EEG and self-report odor and PTSD effects were found in response to a trauma odor which simulated burning flesh. These findings have important implications in the detection of veterans who attempt to feign deliberately the psychophysiological response pattern associated with PTSD.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00974117
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