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APS Virtual Poster Showcase · 2020

Exploring the Cognitive Processes of Awe

Virtual · June 2020

Poster Sessions · Personality/Emotion

  • Joshua Shaeffer
    Brigham Young University-Idaho
  • Michael Von Gunten
    Brigham Young University-Idaho
  • Jan Koperniech
    Missouri State University
  • Sofia Nagliati
    Brigham Young University-Idaho
  • Kristen Jex
    Brigham Young University-Idaho
  • Martin Scott
    Brigham Young University-Idaho

Abstract

This study investigates how different cognitive processes are related to the experience of awe and need for accommodation by exploring the relationship between self-reflection, self-insight, and introspection. Contrary to our hypotheses, both self-reflection and self-insight were not significant predictors of awe. Introspection was found to be a predictor of awe.

Emotion