Sian Beilock, University of Chicago (IMAGE) University of Chicago Caption Using brain scans and other research, University of Chicago psychologist Sian Beilock studies reasons why especially talented people fail at critical moments, or "choke." Credit University of Chicago News Office Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.