Working Memory Capacity Is Inversely Related to Levels of Alcohol Consumption Via Positive Alcohol Metacognitive Beliefs

This study examined the relationship between working memory capacity (WMC), metacognitive beliefs about alcohol’s ability to regulate emotions, and alcohol consumption. Participants completed a WMC task, a self-report questionnaire on alcohol metacognitive beliefs, and they also provided alcohol use data. Results indicated WMC related to alcohol consumption via alcohol metacognitions.