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Kenneth A Pérez1, Heather C Lench2, Christopher G Thompson3
1Department of Psychological Sciences, University of Connecticut-Avery Point, Groton, CT, USA.
Cognition & Emotion
|November 4, 2022
Summary
Awe, a distinct emotion, influences experiences, judgments, and behaviors compared to other positive emotions. Researchers explored effective methods for eliciting awe and its impact on the self.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Emotion Research
Background:
- Awe is a complex emotion with profound effects on human experience.
- Understanding the impact of experimentally elicited awe is crucial for psychological research.
Conclusions:
- Experimental awe elicitation is effective and influences key psychological domains.
- Findings support awe as a discrete emotion.
- Further research is needed on awe's physiological effects and self-related processes.
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