Our next Cognition Workshop of winter quarter will take place on Thursday (3/1/2018), from 3:30 – 5:00 pm in Harper 140. Refreshments and snacks will be served.
Our speaker will be Julianne Herts, a graduate student in Psychology, presenting:
The Prevalence, Transmission, and Treatment of Math Anxiety
Abstract:
Julianne will present international survey data revealing the global prevalence of math anxiety and its relation to poor math performance. She will also discuss observational data revealing the negative impact of parent math anxiety during parent/child interactions. Finally, Julianne will present lab studies examining promising interventions designed to reduce anxiety and improve math performance. Refreshments and snacks will be provided.