The Reflective Mind of the Anxious in Action: Metacognitive Beliefs and Maladaptive Emotional Regulation Strategies Constrain Working Memory Efficiency

The Reflective Mind of the Anxious in Action: Metacognitive Beliefs and Maladaptive Emotional Regulation Strategies Constrain Working Memory Efficiency

The Attentional Control Theory (ACT) posits that, while trait anxiety may not directly impact performance, it can influence processing efficiency by prompting the use of compensatory mechanisms. The specific nature of these mechanisms, which might be reflective, is not detailed by the ACT. In a stud...

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Main Authors: François-Xavier Cécillon, Martial Mermillod, Christophe Leys, Hippolyte Bastin, Jean-Philippe Lachaux, Rebecca Shankland
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-02-01
Series:European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education
Subjects:
attentional control theory
executive function
anxiety
emotion regulation
metacognitive belief
working memory
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2254-9625/14/3/34

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