(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) For me, the Super Bowl is a real-life laboratory. As a sports scientist ...
As a sports scientist, neuropsychology professor ... When the stakes are at their highest, what can psychology reveal about who is mentally prepared to win the Super Bowl? Professional athletes ...
We caught up with a sports psychologist about these sometimes illogical thoughts. "Superstitions aren't logical, they're emotional. It's great to get into it and do whatever one feels would ...