Focus under pressure

Topic

Focus under pressure refers to the cognitive and attentional processes involved in maintaining high performance during high-stakes or stressful situations. In psychology and sports science, the failure to maintain this focus is often studied as 'choking under pressure,' which occurs when anxiety shifts an individual's attention inward to consciously monitor automated skills. Conversely, successful focus under pressure, often termed 'clutch performance,' relies on maintaining external attention and managing cognitive load to execute tasks fluidly.