Why do some athletes choke under pressure?
Friday, October 21, 2011 - 17:30
in Psychology & Sociology
Athletes know they should just do their thing on the 18th hole, or during the penalty shootout, or when they're taking a three-point shot in the last moments of the game. But when that shot could mean winning or losing, it's easy to choke. A new article looks at why paying too much attention to what you're doing can ruin performance.