KP181 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Ultramarathon, Prison Escape, Dopamine Receptor D4
24 Jan 2018
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A trait defines by the seeking of v aried, novel, complex, and intense sensations. And the willingness to take physical, social, legal, and financial risks for the sake of. More prominent in males and younger individuals. And lower levels of openness (vs. low-risk athletes) A strong inclination activity a self-defining activity that one likes of even loves. Invests time and energy on a regular basis in to the activity: obsessive passion. A more rigid and uncontrolled urge to engage in activities because of external control of guilt. Negative outcomes: conflict with life, emotions, and aggression: harmonious passion. Engaging in an activity as part of one"s identity and for the pleasure of the activity positive outcomes: flexible, flow, and positive emotions and concentrations. Performance linked to combination of both types of passion. Video: worlds most difficult and bizarre sporting event. Only 14 runners have finished in 30 years. Physical activity gives people a purpose for their day.
