The Claim
Male participants exhibit higher baseline self-confidence than female participants during high-intensity anaerobic exercise, irrespective of the type of verbal encouragement received.
What the research says
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During high-intensity anaerobic exercise, men report higher levels of self-confidence than women, no matter what kind of verbal encouragement they receive.
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Male participants report higher baseline self-confidence than female participants during high-intensity anaerobic exercise, regardless of the type of verbal encouragement received.
Higher levels of testosterone in males increase the sensitivity of brain regions that assess physical capability, leading to stronger signals of self-assurance during intense physical effort, regardless of external encouragement.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: The Effect of Verbal Encouragement with Swearing on High Intensity Exercise Performance
Even when men and women got the same kind of encouragement during a short, intense bike test, the men still felt more confident than the women — which matches the claim.
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