08-001-US The power of thought

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Scientific studies

There are numerous scientific studies that examine the connection between visualization and the power of thought. Here are some examples of such studies and their methods. Study of visualization and athletic performance. Driskell, Copper, and Moran conducted a meta-analysis of 60 studies in 1994 that examined the effects of mental exercise on athletic performance. This meta-analysis selected 60 studies that examined the effects of mental exercise, including visualization, on athletic performance. The visualization techniques used in these studies varied, but generally participants (athletes or individuals seeking to learn an athletic skill) were instructed to visualize specific movements or skills in their minds without actually physically performing them. The researchers collected and analyzed the results of these 60 studies to determine how effective mental exercise, particularly visualization, is in improving athletic performance. The meta-analysis found that mental exercise had a significant positive effect on athletic performance. While the effect size was smaller than that of physical exercise, the researchers noted that mental exercise can still be a useful complement to physical exercise in many cases. The conclusion of the meta-analysis was that mental exercise, including visualization, has a significant positive effect on athletic performance. __________________________________________________________________________ Driskell, J. E., Copper, C., & Moran, A. (1994). Does mental practice enhance performance? Journal of Applied Psychology, 79(4), 481-492. doi:10.1037/0021-9010.79.4.481.

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