Under anxiety, people sometimes perform poorly. This concerns cognitive performance (eg,
taking an important exam) as well as perceptual-motor performance (eg, picking up a cup …

We investigated short-and long-term effects of training with anxiety on police officers'
shooting behavior under pressure. Using a pretest, posttest, and retention test design, 27 …

Leading police scholars and practitioners were asked to reflect on the most urgent issues
that need to be addressed on the topic of use of force. Four themes emerged from their …

Objectives The aim of this position paper is to discuss the role of affect in designing learning
experiences to enhance expertise acquisition in sport. The design of learning environments …

The current pilot study aimed at providing an initial assessment of how anxiety influences
police officers' shooting behavior. Seven police officers participated and completed an …

OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to examine whether training with mild levels of
anxiety helps in maintaining performance under higher levels of anxiety. METHODS …

Virtual reality (VR) has been successfully applied to a broad range of training domains;
however, to date there is little research investigating its benefits for sport psychology …

Armed police officers frequently respond to evolving, dynamic, and potentially dangerous
incidents. Given the challenging and often controversial nature of this response context …

Enhancing practice design is critical to facilitate transfer of learning. Considerable research
has focused on the role of perceptual information in practice simulation, yet has neglected …

This study tested whether threat-induced errors in police officers' shooting decisions may be
prevented through practice. Using a video-based test, 57 Police officers executed shooting …