Uncertainty increases curiosity, but decreases happiness
Abstract You probably know what kind of things you are curious about, but can you also explain what it feels like to be curious? Previous studies have demonstrated that we are particularly curious when uncertainty is high and when information provides us with a substantial update of what we know. It...
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Main Authors: | Lieke L. F. van Lieshout, Floris P. de Lange, Roshan Cools |
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Language: | EN |
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Nature Portfolio
2021
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Online Access: | https://doaj.org/article/04ece7bb2e5e4ce1bcfee3895de56ec6 |
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