Choking under pressure: Brain neurons misfire when the stakes are highest
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Whether we've watched athletes do it or had the misfortune to experience it ourselves, 'choking' at an important moment when the pressure is on comes down to more than mental fortitude. For the first time, scientists have uncovered a set of neurons that misfire when the stakes are at their highest,…
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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/chrisdh79 on 2024-09-13 09:46:17+00:00.

Original Title: Choking under pressure: Brain neurons misfire when the stakes are highest | Scientists have uncovered a set of neurons misfire when the stakes are at their highest, sending poorer signals to the body that affects our actions in high-stakes situations in Rhesus monkeys.