Episode 6 | The People Watchers

What is the psychology of queuing? Do people perform better at sport if they are given encouragement? And how long does it take to learn how to be a psychic?

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Clip Info
  • Clip length: 43'32''
  • Broadcast year: 2008
Curriculum Connection
  • Psychology | Motivation | How self-efficacy and sports confidence (including imagery and sports orientation) affects motivation. | Two strategies for motivating athletes.
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  • Provider: BBC
  • Channel: BBC Two
  • Programme: The People Watchers
  • Episode: 6
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