Dynamising Performance During Cognitive Interference: The role of Anxiety, Mindfulness and Self efficacy

By : H. K. Chhabra, Heena Parveen

Page No: 407-416

Abstract
The study probed the role of Anxiety, Mindfulness and Self efficacy with regard to Cognitive interference. Anxiety is a complex blend of unpleasant emotions and cognitions which are more oriented to the future and much more diffuse than fear (Barlow, 2002). Mindfulness is a psychological state of awareness (Brown et al., 2007). Self efficacy is the interpretation that the individuals give to their own performance and achievement (Hudson, 2007). A mixed sample of 89 students from the Government schools of Chandigarh in the age range of 14-18 years (Mean age= 15.9 years) was taken for the purpose. A comparative analysis of the data brought out performance differences across different levels of the above dimensions while handling cognitive conflict.

Authors :
H. K. Chhabra : Professor, Department of Psychology, Panjab University, Chandigarh-160014.
Heena Parveen : Senior Research Fellow, Department of Psychology, Panjab University, Chandigarh-160014