Psychology and Neuroscience

Why mental fatigue reduces physical endurance

Mental fatigue plays a significant role in influencing physical endurance, particularly among athletes who engage in rigorous training and competitions. It represents a state of tiredness resulting from prolonged cognitive activities, leading to impaired decision-making, reduced motivation, and increased perceived exertion during physical effort. Understanding ...

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Can personality traits predict athletic success?

The relationship between personality traits and athletic success is a dynamic topic capturing the interest of both psychologists and sports professionals. The Big Five personality traits—openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism—offer a foundational framework for understanding how individual differences can forecast performance in sports. Research ...

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