Mathematics and Numerosity but Not Visuo-Spatial Working Memory Correlate with Mathematical Anxiety in Adults
Many individuals, when faced with mathematical tasks or situations requiring arithmetic skills, experience exaggerated levels of anxiety. Mathematical anxiety (MA), in addition to causing discomfort, can lead to avoidance behaviors and then to underachievement. However, the factors inducing MA and h...
Main Authors: | Paula A. Maldonado Moscoso, Elisa Castaldi, Roberto Arrighi, Caterina Primi, Camilla Caponi, Salvatore Buonincontro, Francesca Bolognini, Giovanni Anobile |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-03-01
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Series: | Brain Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/12/4/422 |
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