Scientists peer into the brain to unlock the mystery of stage fright

NCT ID NCT03929289

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study looked at why people perform differently when others are around. Researchers measured brain activity and eye movements in 43 healthy adults aged 18-35 while they did tasks alone or with someone watching. The goal was to find the hidden mental process that causes this 'social facilitation' effect.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre de Recherche en Neuroscience de Lyon

    Bron, 69500, France

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