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Cognitive Function under Pressure

Meaning

This term clinically describes the ability of the brain to maintain high-level intellectual processes, such as executive function, working memory, and rapid decision-making, despite concurrent exposure to acute psychological or physiological stressors. Optimal cognitive function under pressure is crucial for performance and resilience in demanding environments. This capability is deeply intertwined with the precise regulatory capacity of the neuroendocrine system, specifically the HPA axis.