When attention interferes
Beilock’s work examines how pressure can disrupt performance, including situations where conscious monitoring interferes with a well-practiced skill.
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Sian Beilock
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Beilock studies why skilled people can struggle when the stakes rise, and how attention affects performance.
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Choke brings performance under pressure into examples from sport, education, and everyday tasks. It connects to the collection’s interest in practice and excellence.
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Choke
Sian Beilock
Why pressure can disrupt skills we already possess—and how to examine what happens in the moment.
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