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

• Main Authors: François-Xavier Cécillon (Author), Martial Mermillod (Author), Christophe Leys (Author), Hippolyte Bastin (Author), Jean-Philippe Lachaux (Author), Rebecca Shankland (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2024-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...