APS
29th APS Annual Convention · 2017
Effect of Induced Gratitude on the Breadth of Visual Attention and Emotional Processing
- Christina de la Peña
Biola University - Stacy Eltiti
Biola University - John Williams
Biola University - Lauren Dacorro
Biola University - Adam Smiley
Biola University - Frank Giordano
Biola University - Lindsay Holmes
Biola University
Abstract
The present study explored whether gratitude induction would increase breadth of attention compared to a negative mood induction. Fifty-three undergraduate students were randomly assigned to complete a letter writing exercise and a flanker task. The findings suggest gratitude may enhance processing of mood relevant stimuli, which may increase attentional control.
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