Why do people choke when the stakes are high?
• http://medicalxpress.com, by Marcus WooIn sports, on a game show, or just on the job, what causes people to choke when the stakes are high?
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In sports, on a game show, or just on the job, what causes people to choke when the stakes are high?
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