Is “Arousal,” as a Scientific Concept, Worse than Useless? DOI
David Sander

Emotion Review, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 8, 2024

This paper discusses (i) the usefulness and (ii) clarity of concept arousal. In discussing its usefulness, I argue that we can explain some key “arousal effects” without relying on To do so, consider role appraisal affective relevance as a process mainly subserved by amygdala explaining emotional effects attention, memory, learning. Then, with respect to arousal, use componential approach emotion suggest further research may investigate whether umbrella term “arousal” covers five different concepts (energy, sympathetic nervous system activity, intensity, strength, salience), each corresponding specific component emotion.

Language: Английский

Promoting counter-hedonic entertainment in China: assessing the effectiveness of the free trial market strategy DOI
Ziqiong Zhang, Peiliang Sun, Le Wang

et al.

Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing and Logistics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Sept. 4, 2024

Purpose Counter-hedonic entertainment, characterized by evoking negative emotions in consumers, has emerged as one of the most popular and profitable forms entertainment Western countries. However, this type is not China This study examines whether free trial counter-hedonic can promote consumption such explores moderating effect contextual factors on relationship. Design/methodology/approach investigates promotional effectiveness strategy through a quasi-experiment involving broadcasting large-scale program. analyzed data from 31 major cities employed econometric modeling to test hypotheses. Findings Results show that sales with similar categories. The follow-up moderation analyses positive amplified days less sunlight for consumers abundant (vs scarce) financial resources, thereby providing evidence support underlying drivers – need arousal confidence frame. Meanwhile, also long-term after airing. Originality/value Based existing research consumers’ motivation, confirms boundary conditions promoting first time. results offer actionable insights marketers practitioners.

Language: Английский

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Development and validation of a Disorganised Thoughts Scale: a new measure to assess thinking difficulties in the general population DOI Creative Commons
Steven Love, Lee Kannis‐Dymand,

Kerry Armstrong

et al.

BMC Psychology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(1)

Published: Sept. 19, 2024

Language: Английский

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An image-based investigation on color associations among 100 Chinese emotion words DOI
Jinmeng Dou, Zhuo Zhang

Cognition & Emotion, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 15

Published: Oct. 27, 2024

Image data serves as a valuable resource for investigating relationships between colors and emotions. This study conducts an image-based visual corpus analysis on the color associations of 100 Chinese emotion words, aiming to uncover pivotal roles in understanding emotional concepts. The addresses two primary objectives: (i) examining interrelations among four affective properties (valence, arousal, prototypicality, emotionality) attributes (Jz: dimension depicting black-white distinction, Az: green-red, Bz: blue-yellow, variability) associated with these words; (ii) assessing efficacy information profiling (dis)similarities different words. empirical results reveal significant positive correlations variability Jz valence, Az Bz well negative correlation prototypicality; effectiveness valence-dominated contributes support complement existing research color-emotion mappings. Moreover, it advances methodological approaches by advocating utilisation image address theoretical inquiries cognitive science.

Language: Английский

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Disentangling the Neural Circuits of Arousal and Anxiety-Like Behavior DOI
Antonio Florido, Vincent R. Curtis, Nicolas C. Pégard

et al.

Current topics in behavioral neurosciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Is “Arousal,” as a Scientific Concept, Worse than Useless? DOI
David Sander

Emotion Review, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 8, 2024

This paper discusses (i) the usefulness and (ii) clarity of concept arousal. In discussing its usefulness, I argue that we can explain some key “arousal effects” without relying on To do so, consider role appraisal affective relevance as a process mainly subserved by amygdala explaining emotional effects attention, memory, learning. Then, with respect to arousal, use componential approach emotion suggest further research may investigate whether umbrella term “arousal” covers five different concepts (energy, sympathetic nervous system activity, intensity, strength, salience), each corresponding specific component emotion.

Language: Английский

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