APS
2023 APS Annual Convention · 2023
Examining Associations between Trait Mindfulness and Executive Control Using an Emotional Stroop Paradigm
- Gayathri Batchalli Maruthy
The University of Texas at Dallas - Lyndahl Himes
Abbott Neuromodulation - Shalika Padhi
The University of Texas at Dallas - Tanisha Bundela
The University of Texas at Dallas - Bart Rypma
The University of Texas at Dallas
Abstract
Trait-mindfulness is the dispositional present-moment awareness without judgement. Mindfulness practice benefits cognitive performance and stabilizes mood. Performance on executive-control in the presence of emotional stimuli was assessed using emotional Stroop task. Trait-mindfulness facets predicted sensitivity for positive-valence-high-arousal condition. Trait-mindfulness facets also predicted reductions in this sensitivity across runs.
Mindfulness and Meditation