Choking under pressure is linked to a drop in neuronal activity in the motor cortex during high-reward situations, affecting movement preparation and performance.
The team discovered that in high-stakes tasks, decreased activity in the motor cortex leads to underperformance, illustrating the brain's altered response to pressure.
Neuroscientist Steven Chase emphasized that choking is not confined to sports; it can happen universally, revealing a common brain mechanism in high-stakes scenarios.
Findings suggest that the relationship between reward and performance is not straightforward, highlighting a complex interaction between motivation and movement preparation.
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