Anyone know studies or theories that explain how massive competition events between countries or parties, like the Soccer World Cup Tournament finals or Olympic Games affect our brains?Why do people suffer so much over these events?I want to understand the fact that people get so excited or so depressed about that events that have no real impact in their lives. Seeing people cry because their teams lose is incredible, and I think that these reactions are unconscious and must have an explanation involving how these events affect out brains.
How does an understanding of the brain explain why people experience strong emotional responses to major sporting events?
social psychology;neurobiology;emotion;cognitive neuroscience