APS

2022 APS Annual Convention · 2022

An Implemental Mindset Protects Against Mood Influences on Task Persistence

Chicago, IL · May 2022

Poster · Cognitive

  • Johanna Falk
    University of Geneva
  • Peter Gollwitzer
    New York University
  • Gabriele Oettingen
    New York University
  • Guido Gendolla
    University of Geneva

Abstract

We investigated whether a deliberative vs. implemental mindset moderates the effect of happy or sad mood on task persistence. Happy mood decreased persistence in a deliberative mindset, but an implemental mindset neutralized the mood effects. Patterns of task persistence (in sec) and the number of completed trials supported our hypothesis.

Motivation

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