Figure 1
From: Hydrocortisone decreases metacognitive efficiency independent of perceived stress
(A) Session 1 Personality trait questionnaires were assessed on an online platform. For Session 2, the pharmacological induction (placebo / hydrocortisone) was administered prior to the metacognitive task. Seven saliva samples and three STAI-S questionnaires were implemented. C0 and the first STAI-S were baseline measures, taken 20 min after the participant arrived at the lab. C1 and the second STAI-S assessment were sampled 30 min after drug administration, C2 to C5 were taken in when the task was paused, and C6 with the third STAI-S questionnaire was measured 30 min after the end of the metacognitive task. (B) Metacognitive task structure.
