ICPS

2021 APS Virtual Convention · 2021

Self Efficacy and Working Memory Mediate Anxiety Effects on Performance, but Growth Mindset Does Not

Virtual · May 2021

Posters · Personality/Emotion Psychology

  • Fischer-Beers Susan
    California State University Channel Islands
  • Jasmine Bixler
    California State University Channel Islands
  • Smith-Warner Eric
    California State University Channel Islands
  • Sullivan Gwendolyn
    California State University Channel Islands

Abstract

The purpose of the present study was to examine whether college students' working memory, math-self concept, and growth mindset play mediating roles between math anxiety and problem solving. Path analyses indicated that anxiety diminishes working memory resources and self-concept enhances motivation, but growth mindset is unrelated to performance.

Motivation