The Psychology Podcast

4: Discussing the origins of extraordinary athletic performance

Dec 6, 2014
David Epstein discusses the interplay between nature and nurture in athletic performance, the impact of mentality on success, how potential is assessed, sex differences in sports, and achieving greatness at any age.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Nature, Nurture, and Individual Differences
03:17 • 7min
3
The Misunderstanding of Talent
09:48 • 3min
4
Exploring the Variability of Athletic Performance and the Influence of Dopamine
13:02 • 2min
5
The Genetics of Athletic Performance
14:49 • 5min
6
The Misrepresentation of Practice and Expertise
19:24 • 15min
7
Exploring Sex Differences in Sports and the Inclusion of Women at the Highest Level
34:16 • 15min
8
Understanding Talent and Genetic Influence in Athletic Performance
48:54 • 4min