The art of cognitive self-regulation

We like to think our minds were created to serve as truth-finding instruments, but it is difficult to imagine a mechanism that could do a worse job of straight thinking, and yet give the illusion of doing a first-class job. This article presents an instructional format to promote increased rationali...

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Published inClinics in sports medicine Vol. 5; no. 1; p. 91
Main Author Gauron, E F
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.01.1986
Subjects
Adaptation, Psychological
Attention
Cognition
Humans
Physical Education and Training - methods
Relaxation Therapy
Sports
Stress, Psychological - prevention & control
Thinking
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Summary:We like to think our minds were created to serve as truth-finding instruments, but it is difficult to imagine a mechanism that could do a worse job of straight thinking, and yet give the illusion of doing a first-class job. This article presents an instructional format to promote increased rationality of thinking as well as greater cognitive flexibility and cognitive self-regulation.
ISSN:0278-5919
DOI:10.1016/S0278-5919(20)31161-3