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  • 07-09-2006 3:58pm
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    Myksyk
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    Improving Your Performance: Fads and Findings
    Speaker: Professor Aidan Moran, Dept. of Psychology, UCD
    Gandon Suite North, Davenport Hotel, Merrion Square, Dublin 2
    8:00pm, Wednesday, September 13, 2006

    Popular psychology is largely associated with the theme of self-improvement. Within this field, a variety of techniques that purport to enhance people's learning, concentration and performance have been promoted. Unfortunately, as many of these techniques arose outside mainstream science, their efficacy is difficult to evaluate. Nevertheless, considerable research evidence has been collected in certain fields (e.g., sport psychology) on the validity of cognitive performance enhancement strategies (e.g., mental practice). Therefore, the purpose of this lecture is to use this evidence to help people to distinguish between "fads" and "findings" when it comes to improving your performance.

    Admission is €3 for members, €6 for non-members, to help defray costs.


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    beefa
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    Hi guys, didn't get to attend this, just wondering if it was good?


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    davros
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    It turns out that the only way to become really good at something is to practise daily for ten years under the guidance of a qualified coach. Not quite the shortcut I was hoping for when I went along to the talk ;)


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