PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PEDAGOGICAL CONDITIONS FOR MASTERING VR BY MILITARY PSYCHOLOGISTS

Abstract

The article is devoted to the generalization and substantiation of the psychological and pedagogical conditions for mastering virtual reality by military psychologists. The authors note that virtual reality technologies are becoming increasingly common in various fields, including military psychology. Their using makes it possible to create realistic simulations that can be used to prepare military personnel for combat operations, as well as for their psychological rehabilitation after injuries, in order to preserve and maintain the psychological state of military personnel. The emphasize the article is the using of virtual reality as a tool for psychological relief. Based on the analysis of the scientific literature, the authors identified the following blocks of psychological and pedagogical conditions that will contribute to the mastering of virtual reality technologies by education seekers: motivation and readiness, knowledge and skills, methodical and technical support, organizational and pedagogical conditions, scientific and research activities. The content and features of each block are revealed in the article. To substantiate the expediency and effectiveness of mastering virtual reality technologies by military psychologists, the authors used the "Descartes square" method. Summarizing the current achievements in this field, the authors proposed directions that should be included in the initial training programs of military psychologists taking into account the possibilities of virtual reality technologies, such as: exposure therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, relaxation and stress management, memory and attention training, recovery of cognitive functions, social virtual reality, first aid training. The article also notes that virtual reality cannot be considered as a panacea in the fight against phobias and fears. It is only an alternative and auxiliary tool in the arsenal of a military psychologist.