APS

29th APS Annual Convention · 2017

Global Vs. Local Processing: A Shift in Cognitive Processing Associated with Serenity

Boston, MA · May 2017

Poster Session · Social

  • Maria Parmley
    Assumption University
  • Fang Zhang
    Assumption University
  • Anna doCurral
    Assumption College
  • Michael Visconti
    Assumption College
  • Thach Nguyen
    Assumption College

Abstract

The present study tested whether there is a change in cognitive processing with the experience of serenity. Consistent with our hypothesis, serenity (specifically the Inner Haven component) is associated with greater global processing. Serenity, like other low arousal emotions, appears to broaden the cognitive scope and increase global processing.

Perception

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