"This study examined relationships between positive affect and jumping to conclusions (JTC) in delusional thinking. One hundred and eighty-nine non-clinical participants entered an internet experiment and were randomized into one of two conditions," investigators in Manchester, United Kingdom report.
"Those in a positive condition performed online creativity tasks and received bogus positive feedback as part of a positive affect induction procedure, whilst a neutral condition received neutral feedback. Both groups were subsequently assessed on a survey task for changes in JTC. In line with hypotheses, participants in the positive condition requested significantly more survey comments before drawing conclusions than those in the neutral condition. suggest that increases in positive affect may be linked with a tendency to gather more information before making decisions (i.e. a reduction in JTC)," wrote G. Lee and colleagues, University of Manchester.
The researchers concluded: "The influence of positive affect on reasoning biases in social environments is discussed."
Lee and colleagues published their study in Personality and Individual Differences (The influence of positive affect on jumping to conclusions in delusional thinking. Personality and Individual Differences, 2011;50(5):717-722).
For additional information, contact G. Lee, University of Manchester, School Psychology Science, Zochonis Bldg, Manchester M13 9PL, Lancs, United Kingdom.
The publisher of the journal Personality and Individual Differences can be contacted at: Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd., the Boulevard, Langford Lane, Kidlington, Oxford OX5 1GB, England.
Keywords: City:Manchester, Country:United Kingdom, Region:Europe, Behavior Research
This article was prepared by Psychology & Psychiatry Journal editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2011, Psychology & Psychiatry Journal via NewsRx.com.
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