Research reportWorking memory is differentially affected by stress in men and women
Highlights
► Two studies tested stress effects on working memory (n-back task) in men and women. ► The first study used neutral stimuli, the second used emotional stimuli. ► In both experiments a significant sex by stress interaction occurred. ► Stress enhanced n-back performance (reaction time) in men but impaired it in women. ► Stimulus emotionality did not interact with the stress effects.
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All authors declare that no actual or potential conflict of interest including any financial, personal or other relationships with other people or organizations exists that inappropriately influence their work.
Role of the funding source
This study was funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) projects WO 733/6-2 and WO 733 11/1. The funding source did not influence on the study design; in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; in the writing of the report; and in the decision to submit the paper for publication.
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