News tagged with positive mood

Go ahead, tell me what to buy: Happy consumers like it (most of the time?)

Consumers apparently don't mind taking orders, when it comes to slogans for pleasurable products or services, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research. But banks and insurance agencies should mind their ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Nov 15, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

A positive mood allows your brain to think more creatively

People who watch funny videos on the internet at work aren't necessarily wasting time. They may be taking advantage of the latest psychological science -- putting themselves in a good mood so they can think more creatively.

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Dec 15, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (10) | comments 4 | with audio podcast

Happy extraverts are more creative: study

(PhysOrg.com) -- Outgoing people who are in a good mood are significantly more creative than people who keep themselves to themselves, according to a new study.

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Aug 03, 2010 | popularity 2.9 / 5 (11) | comments 7

Some types of arousal can lead to unhealthy choices

You might want to avoid food shopping right after a heavy workout or drinking after an intense day of high-powered negotiations, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.

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created Jun 21, 2010 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Study: People sometimes less trusting when in a good mood

It seems to make perfect sense: happy people are trusting people. But a new study suggests that, in some instances, people may actually be less trusting of others when they are in a pleasant mood.

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Mar 02, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast