False, it can happen to anyone.

Competition, overthinking, high stakes, etc.

Staying calm.

Distracting yourself.

Freezes up.

False, choking under pressure isn't just poor performance, it is inferior performance to what you have done in the past and what you know that you can do.

False, you can prevent it but you have to work for it.

Squeezing a ball or clenching your left hand.

True, by messing up one shot, it will make you focus more and be able to work for your next shot and make it better to prevent yourself from choking again.

Working memory.

Finding strategies or ways that help you prevent it.

Positive self talk.

It can elevate your breathing and heart rate, dilate your pupils, and cause you to sweat.

Where one freezes and under performs when it matters most even despite deep expertise and years of practice is well known in the world of sports. But we hear less about the day-to-day chokes that happen at work.

False. Choking under pressure can happen many times in your life.

Practice under pressure.

When feelings of stress, worry, and anxiety work together to cause someone to perform worse than they normally would.

Some people think that when you choke under pressure it's because you just aren't experienced enough, but that is not true because even the most trained athletes still have choked under pressure.

The amygdala is a small, almond-shaped part of the brain that plays a role in how we respond when we are under pressure.

Express your emotions before you begin.