Name: Why we choke under pressure -- and how to avoid it
Uploaded: 2018-09-18T14:49:49Z
Duration: 15 min 3 s
Description: When the pressure is on, why do we sometimes fail to live up to our potential? Cognitive scientist and Barnard College president Sian Leah Beilock reveals what happens in your brain and body when you choke in stressful situations, sharing psychological tools that can help you perform at your best when it matters most.

When the pressure is on, why do we sometimes fail to live up to our potential? Cognitive scientist and Barnard College president Sian Leah Beilock reveals what happens in your brain and body when you choke in stressful situations, sharing psychological tools that can help you perform at your best when it matters most.

Sian Leah Beilock: Why we choke under pressure -- and how to avoid it

Why we choke under pressure -- and how to avoid it

Choking under pressure is a phenomenon where overattention disrupts our autopilot skills, turning prowess into paralysis.

Math anxiety, particularly prevalent among girls, can stem from educators and parents, impacting students' learning potential.

Choking under pressure is often caused by over-focusing on control, disrupting 'autopilot' skills essential for peak performance.