Psychologist shows why we 'choke' under pressure -- and how to avoid it
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 - 15:07
in Psychology & Sociology
(PhysOrg.com) -- A star golfer misses a critical putt; a brilliant student fails to ace a test; a savvy salesperson blows a key presentation. Each of these people has suffered the same bump in mental processing: They have just choked under pressure.
