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Brains Under Pressure | Pittsburgh Pirates News
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When stakes are high, your brain doesn’t think—it reacts. New research reveals that under pressure, we shift from deliberate reasoning to instinct-driven survival mode, with the amygdala taking center stage. This explains why split-second decisions—whether dodging a car or calling a play—feel automatic and sometimes irrational. Scientists are now exploring how to train this primal response for better performance in high-stakes moments, proving our ancient instincts still rule the roost—even in modern life. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6b34de4a2a7beed0
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