Emotion May 2007 PMID 17516812

Anxiety and cognitive performance: attentional control theory.

Michael W Eysenck, Nazanin Derakshan, Rita Santos, Manuel G Calvo

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The discussions reflect a generally positive and engaged attitude toward the article, with examples such as Simon recalling specific references and users expressing interest in further research, which demonstrates an appreciation of the article's significance. The tone ranges from curiosity to mild skepticism, with some posts emphasizing the theoretical relevance and others questioning the adequacy of the explanations, illustrating a nuanced view of the work's impact.

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While some posts highlight the importance of the findings for understanding anxiety's effects on cognition, few suggest the publication will lead to immediate or widespread change.

Abstract in brief

  • Attentional control theory suggests that anxiety negatively impacts goal-directed attention by making individuals more influenced by external threats and less able to control their focus.
  • While anxiety can impair processing efficiency by affecting key cognitive functions like inhibition and shifting attention, it might not always reduce the quality of performance because individuals can compensate through increased effort.
  • Future research should explore how these compensatory strategies work and how anxiety influences different aspects of attentional control and cognitive performance.

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Lena Frischlich ➡️
@Lenafrescamente · X

Und (finde ich am ärgerlichsten) man mit hübschen Bildern und kindergerechter Stimme erklärt, dass das so sein soll @BMF_Bund, da würde ich dann doch mal die Daten nachrecherchieren - gibt da zB doch das ein oder andere Gegenargument https://t.co/I1CxAKZfRt https://t.co/5jNkCqytDg

Jun 10, 2021 · 3 likes · 1,367 followers View post →
PSIQUIATRÍA INPRFM
@INPRFM · X

#ansiedad #estrés #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #anxiety #anxietyrelief #stress Referencias: Eysenck, M. W., Derakshan, et al. (2007). Anxiety and cognitive performance: Attentional control theory. Emotion, 7(2), 336–353. https://t.co/0vROnRblZQ

Jul 16, 2020 · 40,556 followers View post →
Psychology at Aber
@PsychAtAber · X

Simon: "I'll always remember this one: Eysenck, M. W., Derakshan, N., Santos, R., & Calvo, M. G. (2007). Anxiety and cognitive performance: Attentional control theory. Emotion, 7(2), 336–353. https://t.co/WCNjfwM46v" #throwbackthursday #LoveAber #psychology

Jun 4, 2020 · 1,034 followers View post →
Seicoleg Aberystwyth
@SeicolegAber · X

Wna i fyth anghofio hwn: Eysenck, M. W., Derakshan, N., Santos, R., a Calvo, M. G. (2007). Anxiety and cognitive performance: Attentional control theory. Emotion, 7(2), 336–353. https://t.co/MX3RJXWZfY

Jun 4, 2020 · 82 followers View post →

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@guerillagirl.bsky.social · Bluesky

related and importanat in that context :Control of goal-directed and stimulus-driven attention in the brain www.nature.com/articles/nrn... ; Anxiety and cognitive performance: attentional control theory. Emotion (Washington, D.C.), 7(2), 336–353. doi.org/10.1037/1528...

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Lena Frischlich ➡️
@Lenafrescamente · X

Und (finde ich am ärgerlichsten) man mit hübschen Bildern und kindergerechter Stimme erklärt, dass das so sein soll @BMF_Bund, da würde ich dann doch mal die Daten nachrecherchieren - gibt da zB doch das ein oder andere Gegenargument https://t.co/I1CxAKZfRt https://t.co/5jNkCqytDg

Jun 10, 2021 · 3 likes · 1,367 followers View post →
PSIQUIATRÍA INPRFM
@INPRFM · X

#ansiedad #estrés #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #anxiety #anxietyrelief #stress Referencias: Eysenck, M. W., Derakshan, et al. (2007). Anxiety and cognitive performance: Attentional control theory. Emotion, 7(2), 336–353. https://t.co/0vROnRblZQ

Jul 16, 2020 · 40,556 followers View post →
Psychology at Aber
@PsychAtAber · X

Simon: "I'll always remember this one: Eysenck, M. W., Derakshan, N., Santos, R., & Calvo, M. G. (2007). Anxiety and cognitive performance: Attentional control theory. Emotion, 7(2), 336–353. https://t.co/WCNjfwM46v" #throwbackthursday #LoveAber #psychology

Jun 4, 2020 · 1,034 followers View post →
Seicoleg Aberystwyth
@SeicolegAber · X

Wna i fyth anghofio hwn: Eysenck, M. W., Derakshan, N., Santos, R., a Calvo, M. G. (2007). Anxiety and cognitive performance: Attentional control theory. Emotion, 7(2), 336–353. https://t.co/MX3RJXWZfY

Jun 4, 2020 · 82 followers View post →