**“Don’t Hold Back”: Swearing Improves Strength Through State Disinhibition**

"_These findings suggest that swearing promotes psychological states conducive to maximizing effort and overcoming internal constraints._"

Stephens, R., Dowber, H., Richardson, C., & Washmuth, N. B. (2025). “Don't hold back”: Swearing improves strength through state disinhibition.American Psychologist. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1037/amp0001650.

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