Individual differences in naturally occurring affect predict conceptual breadth: evidence for the importance of arousal by valence interactions

Abstract Several studies have investigated the effect of induced mood state on conceptual breadth (breadth and flexibility of thought). Early studies concluded that inducing a positive mood state broadened cognition, while inducing a negative mood state narrowed cognition. However, recent reports ha...

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Main Authors: Andrew Chung, Michael A. Busseri, Karen M. Arnell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2022-11-01
Series:Cognitive Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41235-022-00447-w