Fig. 1.

Differences in FFMQ subscales between individuals with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and healthy controls (HC) (A). Effect of the induction (Δ[Post − Pre]) for GAD and HC on visual analogue scale ratings (VAS; B), reaction times (RT; C), and heart rate variability (HRV; D) measures during the tracking tasks.

Note: Distract by Ext = Distracted by external stimuli; Distract by Int = Distracted by internal thoughts; PC = perseverative cognition. *Although the Group × Induction interaction was not significant for the VAS rumination/worry (PC), ΔPC significantly bigger in HC compared to GAD (due to a higher baseline in GAD).