Improving the neural mechanisms of cognition through the pursuit of happiness

This paper reviews evidence on the neural basis of how positive mood states can modulate cognition, particularly during creative problem-solving. Studies performed over the past few decades demonstrate that individuals in a positive mood engage in a broader scope of attention, enhancing their acces...

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Main Authors: Karuna eSubramaniam, Sophia eVinogradov
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2013-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Human Neuroscience
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fnhum.2013.00452/full