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Cognitive Psychology: Attention · Decision making · Learning · Judgement · Memory · Motivation · Perception · Reasoning · Thinking - Cognitive processes Cognition - Outline Index
Hysterical strength is human strength exhibited superior to expectations, commonly in a hysterical state.
It can be seen when muscles violently contract when a person is electrocuted.
The most common anecdotal example is of mothers lifting cars to rescue their children. Hysterical strength is also observed in people who have taken mind-altering substances such as PCP. Hysterical strength can result in torn muscles and damaged joints.