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    Podcast Friday: Mathophobics

    Podcast Friday: Mathophobics

    Prof. Sian Beilock discusses why Americans think they’re bad at math — and how to prevent math anxiety in schools

    Jul 8, 2011

    American Public Media

    When Golfers Overthink: The Science Behind the Choke

    When Golfers Overthink: The Science Behind the Choke

    Assoc. Prof. Sian Beilock says in pressure situations, brain is often to blame for success and failure

    Jun 12, 2011
    NYT
    Sian Beilock earns honor from Association for Psychological Science

    Sian Beilock earns honor from Association for Psychological Science

    Apr 18, 2011
    Writing about worries eases anxiety and improves test performance Scantron

    Writing about worries eases anxiety and improves test performance

    Jan 13, 2011
    Gesturing while talking helps change your thoughts, study finds

    Gesturing while talking helps change your thoughts, study finds

    Jan 7, 2011
    Brain key to 'choking' under pressure

    Brain key to 'choking' under pressure

    Sian Beilock studies why good performers fail—and how they succeed.

    Oct 25, 2010

    William Harms

    Psychologist shows why we 'choke' under pressure—and how to avoid it Sian Beilock with brain scan

    Psychologist shows why we 'choke' under pressure—and how to avoid it

    Sep 21, 2010
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