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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


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


Sian Beilock earns honor from Association for Psychological Science

Sian Beilock earns honor from Association for Psychological Science

Writing about worries eases anxiety and improves test performance Scantron

Writing about worries eases anxiety and improves test performance

Gesturing while talking helps change your thoughts, study finds

Gesturing while talking helps change your thoughts, study finds

Brain key to 'choking' under pressure

Brain key to 'choking' under pressure

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


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