In the heat of the moment: On the effect of state neuroticism on task performance

被引：13

作者：

Beckmann, Nadin ^{[1
,3
]}

Beckmann, Jens F. ^{[1
,3
]}

Minbashian, Amirali ^{[2
]}

Birney, Damian P. ^{[2
]}

机构：

[1] Univ Durham, Durham DH1 1TA, England

[2] Univ New S Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia

[3] Univ Melbourne, Melbourne, Vic 3053, Australia

来源：

PERSONALITY AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES | 2013年 / 54卷 / 03期

基金：

澳大利亚研究理事会;

关键词：

Neuroticism; State; Trait; Cognitive performance; PERSONALITY; INTELLIGENCE; ABILITY;

D O I：

10.1016/j.paid.2012.10.022

中图分类号：

B84 [心理学];

学科分类号：

04 ; 0402 ;

摘要：

The aim of this study was to further shed light on the relationship between neuroticism and performance by taking into account the situation-specific experience of neuroticism when undertaking cognitive tasks. A total of 121 high-performing professionals completed a state measure of neuroticism before solving a complex cognitive task. Indicators of trait neuroticism and fluid intelligence were also collected. Analyses revealed a curvilinear effect of state neuroticism on task performance suggesting that moderate levels of neuroticism experienced in a given situation are most effective for cognitive performance. This effect remained unchanged when controlled for trait neuroticism and fluid intelligence. Findings support the importance of better understanding experiential effects of personality on task performance. (C) 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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页码：447 / 452

页数：6

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