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Mood regulation as a shared basis for creativity and curiosity

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  21 May 2024

Daniel C. Zeitlen Open the ORCID record for Daniel C. Zeitlen [Opens in a new window] ,
Karen Gasper Open the ORCID record for Karen Gasper [Opens in a new window]  and
Roger E. Beaty Open the ORCID record for Roger E. Beaty [Opens in a new window]
Daniel C. Zeitlen
Affiliation:
Department of Psychology, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA dxz5176@psu.edu kxg20@psu.edu rebeaty@psu.edu https://fbiplab.weebly.com/ https://beatylab.la.psu.edu/
Karen Gasper
Affiliation:
Department of Psychology, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA dxz5176@psu.edu kxg20@psu.edu rebeaty@psu.edu https://fbiplab.weebly.com/ https://beatylab.la.psu.edu/
Roger E. Beaty*
Affiliation:
Department of Psychology, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA dxz5176@psu.edu kxg20@psu.edu rebeaty@psu.edu https://fbiplab.weebly.com/ https://beatylab.la.psu.edu/
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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.

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Behavioral and Brain Sciences , Volume 47 , 2024 , e117
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