’Choking under pressure’ refers to when people fail under stress. A dynamic squeezing with the left hand can counteract this. Image: Andreas Battenberg / TUM
'Choking under pressure' refers to when people fail under stress. A dynamic squeezing with the left hand can counteract this. Image: Andreas Battenberg / TUM - The images are legendary: Tennis stars who hit the deciding match ball just outside the line, golfers who putt the ball past the cup from only inches away, and speakers who suddenly can't say a word. These individuals all have one thing in common: They are unable to access their performance abilities in a crucial situation. A research team at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) investigated the phenomenon and has come up with a solution. "Choking under pressure" refers to when people fail under stress, for example during a sports competition. Students who are unable to access previously acquired knowledge during tests or public speakers who, at a decisive moment, are suddenly unable to get a word out of their mouths are also familiar with this situation.
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