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Sports psychology for everyday life

TED Radio Hour

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Pressure and Performance: A Cognitive Scientist's Reflection

This chapter explores how a cognitive scientist's personal experience of underperforming under pressure led to a fascination with studying performance in high-stress situations. It discusses the phenomenon of 'choking under pressure' and the research being conducted to understand why highly skilled individuals occasionally falter in their performances.

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