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The experimental paradigm. Participants were told they would silently prepare a speech under high time pressure during fMRI scanning, which they would subsequently give in front of a panel after the session. They were informed of the topic via visual presentation after 2 min of baseline scanning. After 2 min of speech preparation, they were informed (visually) that they would not have to give a speech after all, and they rested quietly for the final 2 min of scanning.
