Self-study
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Summary
Researchers conducted a study where three groups of cyclists cycled for one hour at differing levels of intensity. Group A cycled at 60% of the recommended maximum pulse rate, Group B cycled at 70%, and Group C cycled at 85%. Most of the members of Group A reported feeling less depressed and angry afterward. Most of Group B did not report these benefits. Most of Group C said that they felt more depressed and angry than before the exercise.
Strongly Supported Conclusions
The intensity of an exercise can impact someone’s psychological state
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a
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The stimulus only provides data between 60-85%. It could be that higher pulse rates provide great psychological benefits like a runner’s high. It is too strong to suggest that the higher the pulse rate, the less physiological benefits are provided.
b
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The stimulus well supports the idea that the intensity of a workout impacts the mood of professional cyclers. Those whose heart rates were lower (less intense workout) felt much better than those with a higher pulse rate (more intense workout).
c
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There is no information about what the best exercise is for cyclists. You have to assume that feeling less depressed and angry are the only criteria for what makes something the best exercise for professional cyclists.
d
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The stimulus does compare physical factors and other psychological factors (much less that they contribute as much).
e
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The stimulus does not mention how much physical benefit moderate vs. intense cycling provides.