Thinking positively: Optimism and emotion regulation predict interpretation of ambiguous information

The way individuals interpret their worlds is influenced by emotion and its regulation. Indeed, negative affect typically increases negative interpretations of ambiguous stimuli and may have a role in dysfunctional psychosocial function. Yet, it is not currently known whether explicit and implicit e...

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Main Authors: Nakia S. Gordon, Samantha A. Chesney, Katherine Reiter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2016-12-01
Series:Cogent Psychology
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23311908.2016.1195068