Royston Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Oh please. Non-smokers can train themselves to relax during an exam. That is, if you study enough to be confident enough to not be so nervous. I didn't say they couldn't - I was just throwing some ideas in response to the findings YT2095 had heard about. There's obviously something in it...I'm confused as much as anyone, as to why smokers would achieve better results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecoli Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 I didn't say they couldn't - I was just throwing some ideas in response to the findings YT2095 had heard about. There's obviously something in it...I'm confused as much as anyone, as to why smokers would achieve better results. of course, it could just be mere correlation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royston Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 of course, it could just be mere correlation. Didn't think of that...you may find students that wear black socks do better in exams, than ones that wear navy blue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 Cigarette smoke contains stimulants and does not "relax" you; rather it satisfies your addiction which gives the illusion of relaxing while it is only squelching an anxiety which wouldn't be there to begin with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunspot Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Didn't Einstein smoke a pipe. It didn't seem to bother him. Most of those studies are there to support political correctness. I don't fully trust any study that is even partially motivated by politics. Those studies are for entertainment purposes and are as trustworthy as a politian's promises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bombus Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 What is Caramacs? I looked in the dictionary, but couldn't find anything, so I assume it's a name brand of something. What is it? Caramac (brand name) is like a cross between chocolate and caramel. It's actually wierd stuff come to think of it. It is not the chocolate covered stuff someone else mentioned - I think that's a dime bar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aj47 Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 Cigarette smoke contains stimulants and does not "relax" you; rather it satisfies your addiction which gives the illusion of relaxing while it is only squelching an anxiety which wouldn't be there to begin with. True nicotine is a stimulant but it is also known as a depressant at the same time. Although the effect of satisfying your cravings would be significant, the neurological changes which occur when nicotine is absorbed e.g. release of dopamine, would also be relaxing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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