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Mood regulation as a shared basis for creativity and curiosity
Daniel C Zeitlen1, Karen Gasper1, Roger E Beaty1
1Department of Psychology, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA dxz5176@psu.edu kxg20@psu.edu rebeaty@psu.eduhttps://fbiplab.weebly.com/https://beatylab.la.psu.edu/.
The Behavioral and Brain Sciences
|May 21, 2024
Summary
Mood regulation, not just novelty seeking, drives creativity and curiosity. This research explores how managing emotions, both positive and negative, influences our drive for new ideas and exploration, highlighting context-dependent effects.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Cognitive Science
Background:
- Previous research identified novelty seeking as a key motivator for creativity and curiosity.
- The role of emotional states in cognitive processes remains an area of active investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose that mood regulation goals, encompassing both positive mood enhancement and negative mood repair, also motivate creativity and curiosity.
- To explore the context-dependent nature of mood's influence on cognitive states.
Main Methods:
- Theoretical extension of existing models.
- Conceptual analysis of mood regulation and its impact on cognitive functions.
Main Results:
- Mood regulation goals are proposed as significant motivators for creativity and curiosity, alongside novelty seeking.
- The impact of mood on cognitive states is context-dependent, not fixed.
Conclusions:
- Emotional states play a multifaceted role in driving creative and curious behaviors.
- Understanding the flexible influence of mood offers new insights into cognitive motivation and behavior.
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