In high-stakes situations — such as during a job interview, an exam or a sporting event — people may find that they "choke" under pressure, meaning they perform worse than expected. However, if that sense of pressure were removed, these people would be able to perform to their fullest capability, said Dr. Jeri Tikare, a clinical psychologist at the digital mental health and counseling platform Kooth.
But what causes this phenomenon, and can it be avoided?
