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New research suggests that stress can temporarily shut down the brain’s ability to connect past knowledge with new information. Scientists say this may explain why people often struggle with clear thinking, insight, and logical reasoning during moments of intense pressure.
Stress isn’t simply an emotional reaction, it also changes how the brain functions. A recent study published in Science Advances found that acute stress, such as the pressure felt during an important interview or high-stakes situation, interferes with a mental process called “integration.” This process helps the brain combine previous experiences with new information to form conclusions and recognize patterns.
Researchers discovered that stress affects the hippocampus, the part of the brain closely linked to memory and learning. When this region is disrupted, people become less able to spot connections they would normally recognize easily, often resulting in the feeling commonly described as “brain fog.”
To investigate this effect, scientists from University of Hamburg exposed participants to a simulated stressful situation before testing their ability to connect related images and ideas. Those who were not stressed were able to make logical links between separate pieces of information, while stressed participants had far more difficulty drawing those connections.
The findings help explain why people can underperform mentally in high-pressure moments, even when they are well prepared. Researchers believe understanding how stress disrupts memory and reasoning could eventually lead to strategies that improve focus, flexibility, and problem-solving during demanding situations.
Source: Schwabe, L., et al. (2024). Acute stress impairs memory integration and inference-based insight. Science Advances.
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