Study: Athlete's first reaction in victory is dominance
Friday, January 10, 2014 - 14:00
in Psychology & Sociology
After victory, an athlete's instinctive reaction is one that displays dominance over his or her vanquished opponent. The body language appears to be innate and stems from an evolutionary need to establish order in society. Researchers have also found that the intensity of the body language correlates with the importance the athlete's culture places on power and status.