Am happy, will be paranoid/ gullible; am sad, will be realistic

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1. Realistic view of their popularity protects children against effects of social rejection
   Human immodesty knows no bounds. Most people think they're better looking than average, more intelligent, better at driving and less likely to get ill. Psychologists seeking to explain this common delusion have suggested it serves a protective role: a shield against the depressing realities of fate, fallibility and social spite. However, a surprising new study by Sander Thomaes and colleagues dir
2. Am happy, will seek novelty; am sad, will stick with familiar
   Image by Getty Images via DaylifeI have earlier written about the entrepreneurial roller-coaster and how when entrepreneurs are in a happy mood, they focus on long-term vision related creativity; while when they are in negative mood they focus on the task at hand. I had also tried to relate this to prevention and promotion focus More >Rating: 0.0/10 (0 votes cast)Related posts:Entrepreneurial
3. Am happy, will be selfish; Am sad, will be fair. Oh Really?!?
   Image via WikipediaMany a times, researchers have their own personal agendas and its very human to fall in to the temptation to interpret study results or spin them to suit ones long term subject matter and expertise.  This is a trap in which Joe Forgas et al fall when they report in JESP that happy More >Rating: 0.0/10 (0 votes cast)Related posts:Am happy, will seek novelty; am sad, will sti
4. Am Happy, will talk more and deep; am Sad, will make small talk
   Image by Getty Images via DaylifeHappiness and sadness have different effects on verbal behavior. Happiness may either lead to shallow happy-go-lucky, small talk moments or more profound and deep interactions that are meaningful and fulfilling. Sadness similarly may facilitate deep philosophical ruminations and conversations or lead to shallow and trivial small talk. Which of these More >Rati
5. Am Manic, will focus; Am sad, will drift
   Image by wazari via FlickrAttention can be focused or it can be diffused. Attentional focus has been shown to be affected by mood or affect; with positive affect leading to a broadening of attentional focus;  and negative affect, in general been shown to be associated with a narrowing of focus.However, Gable and Harmon-Jones argue that More >Rating: 0.0/10 (0 votes cast)Related posts:Entrepre