Why Do People Get ‘Stage Fright’?

Stage fright happens when your brain thinks you're in danger. It's like being scared of a big monster, your body gets ready to run or fight, even though the monster is just a crowd of people. Your heart beats faster, and sometimes you can't remember what you were going to say. This happens because your brain thinks it needs to help you survive.

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Examples

  1. A kid gets really nervous before giving a class presentation and forgets their whole speech.
  2. A singer starts trembling on stage because they're afraid the audience will laugh at them.
  3. A student’s hands get sweaty when he has to stand up in front of his classmates.

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