Summary: This study investigated the effects of Numerical Cognition and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) on math anxiety in non-science students with pseudo-dyscalculia in Nigeria. The results showed that both interventions were effective in reducing math anxiety, with EFT being more effective than Numerical Cognition. The study also found a significant interaction between math efficacy and treatment on math anxiety. The findings suggest that Educational Psychologists and Counselling Psychologists can adopt these packages to improve academic performance and reduce math anxiety in students.
Citation and Link: Aremu, A. O., & Taiwo, A. K. (2014). Reducing mathematics anxiety among students with pseudo-dyscalculia in Ibadan through numerical cognition and emotional freedom techniques: Moderating effect of mathematics efficacy. African Journal for the Psychological Studies of Social Issues, 17(1), 113–129. Read more at African Journal for the Psychological Studies of Social Issues