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Abstract
Executive functions are cognitive abilities that individuals use in everyday life situations. There are a multitude of different cognitive tasks and abilities that fall under the umbrella of executive function. Inhibition is one of the specific executive functions that is related to self-control and self-regulation. Inhibition is used to maintain focus on appropriate stimuli and to disregard interfering stimuli. An increase in this skill can aid in common day to day functioning. Stress, or state anxiety, however, is often a deterrent in the processes of inhibition. This study has aimed to determine whether a mindfulness exercise will act as a mediator to the effects that state anxiety has on the performance of inhibition. Conducting a 2x2 ANOVA, the study will provide results explaining the interactions between stress and mindfulness on the performance of a Stroop task. The Stroop task will measure inhibition in college students and help determine whether the different variables influence their performance.
Advisor
Thompson, Claudia
Department
Psychology
Recommended Citation
Legierski, Georgina M., "The Role of Stress on Executive Functioning: Mediating Effects of Brief Mindfulness Meditation" (2018). Senior Independent Study Theses. Paper 7997.
https://openworks.wooster.edu/independentstudy/7997
Disciplines
Social Psychology
Keywords
Mindfulness, Executive Function, Inhibition, Stress
Publication Date
2018
Degree Granted
Bachelor of Arts
Document Type
Senior Independent Study Thesis
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