Psychological readiness of the individual for an extreme situation

The article reveals the concept of "psychological readiness of a person in an extreme situation". The article considers the activities of taxi drivers working in conditions where extreme situations occur. The main stress factors of drivers are identified. The paper describes the characteristics of a person who conducts his professional activity in an extreme situation. The main stages of the development of the theory and practice of psychological readiness of the individual to work in an extreme situation are considered.