Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Self-Discrepancy and Its Effects01:29

Self-Discrepancy and Its Effects

362
Self-discrepancy theory explains how people compare their actual self to their ideal and ought selves and how mismatches between these self-guides can lead to emotional distress. Developed by E. Tory Higgins, the theory distinguishes among three components of self-concept: the actual self, the ideal self, and the ought self. These refer respectively to how individuals perceive themselves, how they aspire to be, and how they believe they are obligated to be. Emotional well-being, self-esteem,...
362
Causes of Similarity-Dissimilarity Effect01:26

Causes of Similarity-Dissimilarity Effect

277
The similarity-dissimilarity effect, a fundamental concept in social psychology, explains how interpersonal similarities and differences influence attraction and social interactions. This effect is supported by three key psychological perspectives: balance theory, social comparison theory, and consensual validation.Balance Theory and Cognitive ConsistencyBalance theory, developed by Fritz Heider, posits that individuals seek cognitive consistency in their relationships. When two people share...
277
Self-Evaluation: Self-Enhancement and Self-Verification03:00

Self-Evaluation: Self-Enhancement and Self-Verification

5.8K
Social psychologists have documented that feeling good about ourselves and maintaining positive self-esteem is a powerful motivator of human behavior (Tavris & Aronson, 2008). In the United States, members of the predominant culture typically think very highly of themselves and view themselves as good people who are above average on many desirable traits (Ehrlinger, Gilovich, & Ross, 2005). Often, our behavior, attitudes, and beliefs are affected when we experience a threat to our...
5.8K
Self-Discrepancy Theory02:45

Self-Discrepancy Theory

19.0K
One influential perspective on what motivates people's behavior is detailed in Tory Higgin's self-discrepancy theory (Higgins, 1987). He proposed that people hold disagreeing internal representations of themselves that lead to different emotional states.  
19.0K
Traits, Mood, and Subjective Wellbeing01:22

Traits, Mood, and Subjective Wellbeing

338
Subjective well-being (SWB) refers to an individual's self-evaluation of their overall life satisfaction, happiness, and fulfillment. This multifaceted construct is typically assessed by analyzing the balance of positive and negative emotions alongside perceptions of life satisfaction. Personality traits such as neuroticism and extraversion are strongly associated with variations in SWB, offering critical insights into the underlying mechanisms of emotional well-being.
Neuroticism and...
338
Cognitive Dissonance01:38

Cognitive Dissonance

37.6K
Social psychologists have documented that feeling good about ourselves and maintaining positive self-esteem is a powerful motivator of human behavior (Tavris & Aronson, 2008). In the United States, members of the predominant culture typically think very highly of themselves and view themselves as good people who are above average on many desirable traits (Ehrlinger, Gilovich, & Ross, 2005). Often, our behavior, attitudes, and beliefs are affected when we experience a threat to our...
37.6K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Anti-VEGF vascular remodeling drives germinal center B cell-rich tertiary lymphoid structures during antibody-toxin and anti-CD40 combination therapy in glioblastoma.

Research square·2026
Same author

Unlocking uterine biology at home: a validated system for DNA, RNA, and microbial analysis from menstrual effluence.

medRxiv : the preprint server for health sciences·2025
Same author

Multi-omic profiling in breast cancer: utility for advancing diagnostics and clinical care.

Expert review of molecular diagnostics·2025
Same author

A program for real-time surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 genetics.

Scientific reports·2024
Same author

SARS-CoV-2 variant introduction following spring break travel and transmission mitigation strategies.

PloS one·2024
Same author

Targeted inhibition of protein synthesis renders cancer cells vulnerable to apoptosis by unfolded protein response.

Cell death & disease·2023
Same journal

Low prevalence targets are primarily missed due to mind wandering.

Attention, perception & psychophysics·2026
Same journal

An introduction to the special issue celebrating Mary A. Peterson.

Attention, perception & psychophysics·2026
Same journal

Properties of the threshold stimulus exposure duration (TSED) measure of visual search efficiency.

Attention, perception & psychophysics·2026
Same journal

Auditory selective attention in depth: Investigating directional dependency across front, lateral, and rear spaces.

Attention, perception & psychophysics·2026
Same journal

Dissociations between stereoacuity and visual acuity with binocular night vision goggles.

Attention, perception & psychophysics·2026
Same journal

Reward-based prioritization and perceptual feature effects on attentional flexibility in working memory.

Attention, perception & psychophysics·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Feb 26, 2026

The Joint Effect of Social Comparison and Social Distance on Evaluation of Intertemporal Choice Outcomes in Event-related Potential Studies
08:24

The Joint Effect of Social Comparison and Social Distance on Evaluation of Intertemporal Choice Outcomes in Event-related Potential Studies

Published on: August 25, 2023

1.2K

Increased hedonic differences despite increases in hedonic range.

Debra A Zellner1, Ke'Nesha Jones, Jennifer Morino

  • 1Department of Psychology, Montclair State University, Montclair, New Jersey, USA. zellnerd@mail.montclair.edu

Attention, Perception & Psychophysics
|July 6, 2010
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Viewing negative art surprisingly boosted positive ratings for subsequent art, enhancing preference differences. This contrasts with typical contrast effects and stimulus range theories.

More Related Videos

Using a Virtual Store As a Research Tool to Investigate Consumer In-store Behavior
09:17

Using a Virtual Store As a Research Tool to Investigate Consumer In-store Behavior

Published on: July 24, 2017

11.9K
Perceptual and Category Processing of the Uncanny Valley Hypothesis' Dimension of Human Likeness: Some Methodological Issues
07:34

Perceptual and Category Processing of the Uncanny Valley Hypothesis' Dimension of Human Likeness: Some Methodological Issues

Published on: June 3, 2013

18.0K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Feb 26, 2026

The Joint Effect of Social Comparison and Social Distance on Evaluation of Intertemporal Choice Outcomes in Event-related Potential Studies
08:24

The Joint Effect of Social Comparison and Social Distance on Evaluation of Intertemporal Choice Outcomes in Event-related Potential Studies

Published on: August 25, 2023

1.2K
Using a Virtual Store As a Research Tool to Investigate Consumer In-store Behavior
09:17

Using a Virtual Store As a Research Tool to Investigate Consumer In-store Behavior

Published on: July 24, 2017

11.9K
Perceptual and Category Processing of the Uncanny Valley Hypothesis' Dimension of Human Likeness: Some Methodological Issues
07:34

Perceptual and Category Processing of the Uncanny Valley Hypothesis' Dimension of Human Likeness: Some Methodological Issues

Published on: June 3, 2013

18.0K

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Art Perception
  • Cognitive Science

Background:

  • Hedonic contrast typically involves a reduction in preference or perceived difference.
  • Existing theories often predict a decrease in perceived differences with expanded stimulus ranges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effect of viewing hedonically negative paintings on subsequent aesthetic judgments.
  • To examine whether negative stimuli enhance or diminish preference for subsequent stimuli.
  • To differentiate the observed effect from established concepts like hedonic condensation and stimulus range expansion.

Main Methods:

  • Participants viewed hedonically negative paintings.
  • Subsequent test paintings were presented for hedonic rating.
  • Preference judgments between test paintings were recorded across three experiments.

Main Results:

  • Viewing negative paintings led to increased hedonic ratings of subsequent test paintings (positive hedonic contrast).
  • This effect also increased the degree of preference differentiation between test paintings.
  • The findings diverge from predictions of hedonic condensation and stimulus range expansion theories.

Conclusions:

  • Negative stimuli can induce positive hedonic contrast in aesthetic evaluations.
  • This contrast enhances preference distinctions, contrary to some established psychological models.
  • The study highlights a novel aspect of hedonic contrast in art perception.