From Nights, 10:30 pm on 23 October 2024

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A study into the psychology of rock climbers has found they tend to be more conscientious, internally motivated and not driven by ego.

It's a first-of-its-kind review, from the University of Canterbury.

Kevin Mangan is the lead author on this research and he speaks to Emile Donovan.

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