The influence of the stress response and motor and related factors on self-defense performance and survival of assaulted men and women intoxicated by alcohol
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| Year of publication | 2026 |
| Type | Conference abstract |
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| Description | Self-defense performance, especially against life-threatening attacks, involves complex motor, psychological, and physiological factors, including stress responses described as fight, flight, or freeze. Alcohol intoxication significantly impairs motor skills, cognitive functions, and psychomotor performance, potentially altering an individual's ability to respond to assault. This research integrates findings from two studies examining how alcohol intoxication at a breath alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.11% affects self-defense performance and survival in simulated knife attacks, comparing men and women. |
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