Why Athletes Choke Under Pressure

The video explores the phenomenon of choking under pressure, where skilled individuals make mistakes in high-stakes situations. It discusses various scenarios where choking occurs, such as sports and tests, and examines factors like anxiety and working memory that influence it. The video also delves into brain activity related to choking and how distraction can affect performance, especially for experts who rely on implicit knowledge.

What is the term used to describe a skilled individual making a mistake under pressure?

• Freezing

• Panicking

• Choking

• Stumbling

In the 2012 study, what was the effect of increasing the reward on participants' performance?

• It consistently improved performance

• It initially improved, then decreased performance

• It consistently decreased performance

• It had no effect on performance

Which type of memory is linked to a higher likelihood of choking under pressure?

• Episodic memory

• Working memory

• Sensory memory

• Long-term memory

What brain region becomes more active when someone is about to choke?

• Dorsolateral prefrontal cortex

• Cerebellum

• Hippocampus

• Amygdala

How can distraction affect performance for experienced individuals?

• It always worsens performance

• It can improve performance by reducing overthinking

• It only helps novices

• It has no effect on performance

What was the outcome when experienced golfers were distracted during a putting task?

• Their performance remained unchanged

• Their performance worsened

• Their performance improved

• They became more anxious

What is a potential benefit of telling experienced individuals to hurry up during a task?

• It helps them stop overthinking

• It increases anxiety

• It reduces performance

• It has no effect