Table 5.

Synthesized interview data from the training condition relating to affective-cognitive differences between environments.

	Training
Dimensions	Themes	EUM examples
Low arousal (27 EUMs)	Low individual arousal	Unsuccessfully attempt to enhance arousal level
		Feeling sluggish
	Low fight intensity	Low intensity attack from opponent
		Avoiding engagement
Low mental challenge (33 EUMs)	Use established knowledge of opponent	Select tactic/technique based on prior knowledge of opponent
		Anticipate opponents behavior based on prior knowledge
	Not challenged by opponent	Able to absorb opponents attack
		Have established attack/defense solution ready