Examining the Contribution of Mood Disturbance and Anger Rumination in Post-Error Slowing during a Working Memory Task

Poster Session IX

Keyword: Attention and Distraction

Abstract: We examined the impact of anger rumination (versus distraction) on post-error slowing (PES) during a working memory task. While rumination did not impair task performance, it increased mood disturbance, which predicted greater PES. Findings suggest heightened mood disturbance from rumination disrupts self-monitoring, highlighting its role in cognitive functioning and psychopathology.

• Brian Farstead (Presenting Author)
• Mairin Cotter (Author)
• Cameron Pothoven (Author)
• Rachel Kaplan (Author)
• Nevaeh Grimme (Author)
• Kristen Sawyer (Author)
• Nitesh Das Yadav (Author)
• Stephanie Smith (Author)