I would hope the ‘neutral word’ was said at the same volume/rate/tone. Otherwise, yeah, it would definitely be a factor. Just like we can make ourselves angry with our thoughts, there must be a large difference in adrenaline released depending on how you emote.
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applebusch@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 days ago
I wonder if it’s really the swearing. It would be interesting to compare to nonverbal grunting or groaning around the same intensity. Something similarly emotive and forceful but without the underlying language meaning.
burntbacon@discuss.tchncs.de 4 days ago
Unforeseen@sh.itjust.works 4 days ago
It could even be related to breathing. In karate exhalation breath work is important as part of a strike or kick for a number of reasons including maximizing force.
MutilationWave@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 days ago
Made me think of tennis players. The sounds may really increase their power.
oyo@lemmy.zip 4 days ago
prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 days ago
I think they used “neutral word” to determine the baseline
MonkderVierte@lemmy.zip 4 days ago
This would be a placebo, no?
unexposedhazard@discuss.tchncs.de 4 days ago
The root is heightened aggression/anger levels i would guess. Same thing with boxers and power lifters slapping the shit out of themselves before a fight. Anything that gets your blood pumping and adrenaline levels up.