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By Matthew Warren Major disasters clearly take a toll on the survivors who had the misfortune to go through them. But there is another group of people who can suffer mental and physical distress from disasters: those who experience them second-hand, through media coverage and conversation. After 9/11, for example, researchers found an increase in symptoms of depression and stress… [ 714 more words ]
http://digest.bps.org.uk/…/this-diary-study-just-happened-…/
By Christian Jarrett In explosive sports like sprinting, boxing and rugby you can use your pre-match nerves to fuel your determination, speed and aggression. In contrast, in a sport like table tennis that involves fine motor control, nerves can also stifle your performance, making you stiff and clumsy. It seems obvious that learning to control your emotions prior to games should therefore be important to table tennis players (and competitors in other sports that require precision). [ 491 more words ]
http://digest.bps.org.uk/…/these-are-the-pre-match-emotion…/































