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processing-efficiency theory

processing-efficiency theory Processing-efficiency theory is the view that anxiety can reduce the working-memory resources available for a task, which can in turn harm performance and learning.

Processing-efficiency theory is the view that anxiety can reduce the working-memory resources available for a task, which can in turn harm performance and learning. In this packet, it is used to explain how math anxiety may divert cognitive resources away from learning mathematics, especially when working-memory capacity is low.

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Drafting source: Soltanlou Mojtaba; Artemenko Christina; Dresler Thomas; Fallgatter Andreas J.; Ehlis Ann-Christine; Nuerk Hans-Christoph. Math Anxiety in Combination With Low Visuospatial Memory Impairs Math Learning in Children. 2019; DOI 10.3389/fpsyg.2019.00089; article XML SHA-256 935a4fbf95bf347bb587fc915b6a062a56d0fb48aed659730765b4df52904bb4. “Math Anxiety in Combination With Low Visuospatial Memory Impairs Math Learning in Children” (10.3389/fpsyg.2019.00089).
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