Counterfactuals and motivation: Mood as input to affective enjoyment and preparation

Two studies demonstrated that moods, in interaction with motivational goals, can influence counterfactual thinking (mental simulations of ‘what might have been’). This was shown for performances on laboratory tasks (Study 1) and for real‐life course exams (Study 2). In Study 1, with enjoyment goals,...

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Veröffentlicht in:	British journal of social psychology 2001-06, Vol.40 (2), p.235-256
Hauptverfasser:	Sanna, Lawrence J., Meier, Susanne, Wegner, Eric A.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Affect Affective experiences Aptitude Tests Biological and medical sciences Counterfactual thinking Emotions Female Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology Goals Humans Male Mood Motivation Perception Personality Personality. Affectivity Preparedness Psychology Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry Psychology. Psychophysiology Social attribution, perception and cognition Social psychology Thinking
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