1 Increased amount of alcohol consumed because of increased tolerance; or, decrease in the effects of alcohol use without substantial increases in the amount consumed. 2  Reduced attention to personal and professional responsibilities.  Acknowledgement of side effects of medical complications from alcoholism.
Sitzprobe is a German term used in opera and musical theatre to describe a seated rehearsalâthe literal translation of Sitzprobeâwhere the singers sing with the orchestra, focusing attention on integrating the two groups. It is often the first rehearsal where the orchestra and singers rehearse together.
Another study looking at laparoscopic surgery has also shown benefits for mental practice for novice surgeons (Arora et al., 2011). Away from the operating theatre, the main way weâre used to hearing about mental rehearsal is in sports. Whether itâs an amateur tennis player or Roger Federer, sports-people often talk about how mental rehearsal improves their performance. My favourite example is the British Formula 1 driver, Jenson Button.