The Comparison of Executive Functions problem solving, response inhibition and cognitive flexibility in unfaithful and normal women

The aim of this study was to compare the executive functions of problem-solving, response inhibition, and cognitive flexibility in unfaithful and normal women. The research method was causal-comparative. The sample consisted of 40 women with experience of infidelity from among those who referred to counseling centers in Sari and Ghaemshahr and 40 women without experience of infidelity who entered the study in a purposeful manner. The research instruments were Wisconsin, Go-NoGo, and Stroop tests. Data were analyzed using multivariate analysis of variance. Findings showed that women with experience of infidelity compared to normal women had significantly lower scores in problem-solving, response inhibition, and cognitive flexibility (P <0.05). Given the importance of executive functions in female infidelity, it is suggested that these factors be considered in marital infidelity prevention programs.