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APS Virtual Poster Showcase · 2020

Using Repetitive Flexion Movements to Stimulate the Approach System: Results from Pre-Registered Direct and Conceptual Replications

Virtual · June 2020

Poster Sessions · Cognitive

  • Elizabeth Smith
    University of Notre Dame
  • Ellen Gorman
    University of Notre Dame, Indiana
  • Marissa Vander Missen
    University of Notre Dame

Abstract

High levels of approach system activity are associated with greater levels of psychological well-being. Thus, researchers have searched for strategies to increase approach motivation. The current studies attempted to replicate prior work showing that a repeated flexion movement task could increase approach motivation. Results partially replicated prior research.

Motivation