Mood regulation as a shared basis for creativity and curiosity

Daniel C. Zeitlen, Karen Gasper, Roger E. Beaty

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Abstract

We extend the work of Ivancovsky et al. by proposing that in addition to novelty seeking, mood regulation goals - including enhancing positive mood and repairing negative mood - motivate both creativity and curiosity. Additionally, we discuss how the effects of mood on state of mind are context-dependent (not fixed), and how such flexibility may impact creativity and curiosity.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article numbere117
JournalBehavioral and Brain Sciences
Volume47
DOIs
StatePublished - May 21 2024

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology
  • Physiology
  • Behavioral Neuroscience

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