Steve Thompson PhDThe study contributes to the scientific understanding of the role swearing plays in human lives. However, participants were most likely aware of what effects the study authors expected. It is unlikely that they did not realize that the study authors expected swearing to result in improved performance. This could have produced the placebo effect or the Hawthorne effect, biasing the results.
Swearing helps people perform better when peak performance is needed, study finds
Does dropping an f-bomb make you stronger? A new study suggests that swearing improves physical performance. Researchers discovered that cursing tricks the brain into dropping its inhibitions, allowing people to tap into extra strength.