Mathematics and Numerosity but Not Visuo-Spatial Working Memory Correlate with Mathematical Anxiety in Adults

Many individuals, when faced with mathematical tasks or situations requiring arithmetic skills, experience exaggerated levels of anxiety. Mathematical anxiety (MA), in addition to causing discomfort, can lead to avoidance behaviors and then to underachievement. However, the factors inducing MA and h...

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Published in:	Brain Sciences
Main Authors:	Paula A. Maldonado Moscoso, Elisa Castaldi, Roberto Arrighi, Caterina Primi, Camilla Caponi, Salvatore Buonincontro, Francesca Bolognini, Giovanni Anobile
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2022-03-01
Subjects:	approximate number system (ANS) math anxiety math abilities calculation visuo-spatial working memory
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/12/4/422

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