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-Regulation01:25

Self-Regulation

112
Self-regulation, also known as self-control, encompasses a range of cognitive and behavioral processes that allow individuals to adjust their internal states and outward actions to align with socially acceptable norms and long-term goals. It plays a fundamental role in adaptive functioning, from resisting impulsive behaviors to persisting through challenging tasks. While its benefits are widely recognized, self-regulation is not limitless. Muraven and Baumeister's theory posits that...
112
The Influence of Cognition on Affect01:29

The Influence of Cognition on Affect

105
Cognition plays a pivotal role in shaping emotional experiences, as demonstrated by Schachter and Singer’s two-factor theory of emotion. According to this model, emotion arises from a combination of physiological arousal and cognitive interpretation. The body’s physiological response to stimuli is ambiguous and only gains emotional significance through cognitive labeling. For instance, an increased heart rate and adrenaline surge while standing near an attractive person may be...
105
Self-Discrepancy Theory02:45

Self-Discrepancy Theory

18.6K
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.  
18.6K
Regulation of Food Intake01:30

Regulation of Food Intake

1.7K
Short-term regulation of food intake primarily involves neural signals from the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, blood nutrient levels, and GI tract hormones. Communication between the gut and brain via vagal nerve fibers plays a significant role in evaluating the contents of the gut. Clinical studies have shown that protein ingestion produces a more prolonged response in these nerve fibers compared to an equivalent amount of glucose. Additionally, the activation of stretch receptors caused by GI...
1.7K
The Influence of Affect on Cognition01:29

The Influence of Affect on Cognition

146
Positive affect significantly influences cognitive processes, including evaluation, memory, creativity, and social judgments. Compared to negative affect, positive emotional states promote more favorable interpretations of stimuli, cognitive flexibility, and heuristic processing. These effects highlight emotions' powerful role in shaping how individuals perceive, remember, and interact with the world.Influence on Evaluation and AttributionWhen individuals experience positive affect, they are...
146

You might also read

Related Articles

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

Sort by
Same author

Heat exhaustion, domestic heat exposure and socioeconomic disparities among older adults: a cross-sectional mediation analysis from Germany.

International journal for equity in health·2026
Same author

Multimorbidity burden is associated with lower perceived health and life satisfaction in urban South Africa.

Scientific reports·2026
Same author

Multidomain correlates of burnout: A population-based study using supervised machine learning.

Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology·2026
Same author

Using the Theoretical Framework of Acceptability to Evaluate a Smoking Cessation Programme in Community Pharmacies.

Health promotion journal of Australia : official journal of Australian Association of Health Promotion Professionals·2026
Same author

Social inequality, health behaviour determinants and health behaviour: a systematic review.

Psychology & health·2025
Same author

Addressing health literacy among long-term unemployed persons: the FORESIGHT intervention study.

BMC public health·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Nov 20, 2025

A Protocol for Measuring Cue Reactivity in a Rat Model of Cocaine Use Disorder
07:51

A Protocol for Measuring Cue Reactivity in a Rat Model of Cocaine Use Disorder

Published on: June 18, 2018

10.9K

Within-Day Variability in Negative Affect Moderates Cue Responsiveness in High-Calorie Snacking.

Thalia Papadakis1, Stuart G Ferguson1, Benjamin Schüz1,2

  • 1College of Health & Medicine, University of Tasmania, Hobart, TAS, Australia.

Frontiers in Psychology
|January 25, 2021
PubMed
Summary

Negative affect variability, not total levels, influences snacking cues. Higher daily negative affect variability weakened the link between snacking cues and high-calorie snack consumption.

Keywords:
affect variabilityecological momentary assessmentfood choicesnegative affectsnacking

More Related Videos

Author Spotlight: Accessible M&M-Based Mouse Model for Investigating Binge Eating Disorder - Insights into Eating Behaviors, Anxiety, and Neural Mechanisms
05:15

Author Spotlight: Accessible M&M-Based Mouse Model for Investigating Binge Eating Disorder - Insights into Eating Behaviors, Anxiety, and Neural Mechanisms

Published on: January 10, 2025

1.3K
Errors as a Means of Reducing Impulsive Food Choice
07:07

Errors as a Means of Reducing Impulsive Food Choice

Published on: June 5, 2016

8.9K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Nov 20, 2025

A Protocol for Measuring Cue Reactivity in a Rat Model of Cocaine Use Disorder
07:51

A Protocol for Measuring Cue Reactivity in a Rat Model of Cocaine Use Disorder

Published on: June 18, 2018

10.9K
Author Spotlight: Accessible M&M-Based Mouse Model for Investigating Binge Eating Disorder - Insights into Eating Behaviors, Anxiety, and Neural Mechanisms
05:15

Author Spotlight: Accessible M&M-Based Mouse Model for Investigating Binge Eating Disorder - Insights into Eating Behaviors, Anxiety, and Neural Mechanisms

Published on: January 10, 2025

1.3K
Errors as a Means of Reducing Impulsive Food Choice
07:07

Errors as a Means of Reducing Impulsive Food Choice

Published on: June 5, 2016

8.9K

Area of Science:

  • Behavioral Science
  • Nutritional Psychology
  • Environmental Psychology

Background:

  • Discretionary food consumption (snacking) poses health and environmental risks (carbon footprint, water scarcity).
  • Snacking behavior is triggered by cues like food availability, social observation, and negative emotional states.
  • The precise mechanisms linking negative affect to snacking remain underexplored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate if daily negative affect levels or variability moderate the impact of snacking cues on high-calorie snack consumption.
  • To examine the relationship between negative affect variability and the odds of snacking in response to environmental cues.

Main Methods:

  • Secondary analysis of ecological momentary assessment data from 60 participants over 14 days.
  • Utilized food logs and timed assessments of snacking cues.
  • Employed three-level hierarchical random effects logistic regressions to analyze negative affect levels and variability as moderators.

Main Results:

  • Snacking increased with food availability (OR=5.05) and observing others eating (OR=5.11).
  • Negative affect variability significantly moderated cue-snacking associations, weakening them on high-variability days.
  • Negative affect levels did not moderate the association between cues and snacking.

Conclusions:

  • The link between snacking cues and behavior is complex and influenced by negative affect variability.
  • This suggests emotional fluctuation, rather than overall negative mood, plays a key role in cue-driven snacking.
  • Further research is needed to refine conceptualizations of affect-eating relationships.