Choking under pressure is linked to reduced neuron activity in the brain's motor preparation area, affecting performance in both humans and monkeys.
In high-stakes situations, there's a noticeable decrease in neuronal activity that prepares for movement, resulting in underperformance, as observed in both sports and experimental tasks.
The study discovered that during high reward scenarios, the monkeys' brains exhibited decreased activity in the motor cortex, leading to a significant drop in movement preparation.
Understanding choking under pressure provides insights not just for athletes but also for various high-stakes tasks, indicating a common neurological basis for performance failure.
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