The Psychology of Performance. Episode 12, Superstitions, Rituals, and Routines.
The Psychology of Performance. Episode 12, Superstitions, Rituals, and Routines.
- 1 online resource (streaming video file) (29 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
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Eddie O’Connor
Originally produced by The Great Courses in 2017.
What's the difference between an athlete's legitimate pre-performance ritual and a long-held superstition? Routines are always under the athlete's control and directly improve performance. Superstitions include some magical thinking and are not directly helpful. So why are there so many superstitious performers?
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
In English
6746091 Kanopy
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Physical education and training.
Psychology.
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Title from title frames. Film In Process Record.
Eddie O’Connor
Originally produced by The Great Courses in 2017.
What's the difference between an athlete's legitimate pre-performance ritual and a long-held superstition? Routines are always under the athlete's control and directly improve performance. Superstitions include some magical thinking and are not directly helpful. So why are there so many superstitious performers?
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
In English
6746091 Kanopy
Sports.
Physical education and training.
Psychology.
Education films.