Prediction of Maximizing Based on Dimensions of Emotional Metacognition

The purpose of this research was to investigate the prediction of maximizing based on dimensions of affection metacognition. Participants in this research included 267 students of Alzahra University were selected through cluster random sampling. The metacognition questionnaire (MCQ-30), (Wells & Cartwright-Hatton) and Schwartz et al questionnaires were employed. Results of the regression method showed that all of the metacognition dimensions had positive relationship with mental maximizing. Also negative beliefs about the controllability of thoughts and corresponding danger, positive belief about worry and negative beliefs about thoughts in generalincluding were significant predictor for mental maximizing. Behavioral maximizing had significant relationship with the dimensions of cognitive self-awareness and negative beliefs about thoughts, they could predict behavioral maximizing.