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The placebo effect and sporting performance
The placebo effect is a well-known phenomenon in medicine and psychology, where a person experiences positive health outcomes after...
Tom Seabury
Apr 6, 20232 min read


How cognition can define success in sprinting
Whether it's 100 metres or 400 metres, sprinting is an explosive and intense physical activity that requires quick reflexes, precise...
Tom Seabury
Apr 1, 20232 min read


How the Halo effect affects our perception of sport?
The halo effect is a psychological phenomenon in which a person's overall impression of someone or something influences their evaluations...
Tom Seabury
Mar 26, 20232 min read


Why is OCD so common in professional athletes?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition affecting millions worldwide. It is characterized by intrusive,...
Tom Seabury
Mar 21, 20232 min read


How does an audience affect your performance?
Audiences and crowds are a huge part of sport. From a handful of friends and family watching a local tennis final to nearly 100,000...
Tom Seabury
Nov 11, 20224 min read


Why is learned helplessness a big issue?
Learned helplessness is becoming more and more evident in modern society. Learned helplessness is a state in which an individual has...
Tom Seabury
Oct 29, 20224 min read


Does running with music make you faster?
Since the invention of portable music devices such as Walkmans, MP3 players and Ipods, music has played a large role in running culture....
Tom Seabury
Oct 21, 20222 min read


What is Psych Simplified?
The internet has an abundance of fascinating scientific research. Academics worldwide publish research articles on a host of topics...
Tom Seabury
Oct 21, 20221 min read
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