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Abstract

This study investigated the impact of math anxiety on inhibitory control processes, specifically differentiating between reactive and proactive control. Using an arrow flanker task with manipulated interference proportions, the researchers found that math anxiety impaired reactive control but not proactive control. This suggests that math anxiety's effect on cognitive performance is linked to distractibility, particularly in situations requiring reactive inhibition.

Publisher

Scientific Reports

Published On

Nov 16, 2020

Authors

E. Van den Bussche, K. Vanmeert, B. Aben, D. Sasanguie

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