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Abstract
People often underperform their abilities in high-value situations, a mysterious phenomenon known as "choking under pressure." In this issue of Neuron, Smoulder et al.1 report that target-selective signals in the motor cortex of non-human primates collapse in the face of high-value opportunities.
期刊介绍:
Established as a highly influential journal in neuroscience, Neuron is widely relied upon in the field. The editors adopt interdisciplinary strategies, integrating biophysical, cellular, developmental, and molecular approaches alongside a systems approach to sensory, motor, and higher-order cognitive functions. Serving as a premier intellectual forum, Neuron holds a prominent position in the entire neuroscience community.