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A neuropsychological theory of positive affect and its influence on cognition.

Ashby, F. Gregory, Isen, Alice M., Turken, And U.·1999·Psychological Review

Abstract

Positive affect systematically influences performance on many cognitive tasks. A new neuropsychological theory is proposed that accounts for many of these effects by assuming that positive affect is associated with increased brain dopamine levels. The theory predicts or accounts for influences of positive affect on olfaction, the consolidation of long-term (i.e., episodic) memories, working memory, and creative problem solving. For example, the theory assumes that creative problem solving is improved, in part, because increased dopamine release in the anterior cingulate improves cognitive flexibility and facilitates the selection of cognitive perspective.

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Authors
Ashby, F. G., Isen, A. M., & Turken, A. U.
Affiliations
University of California, Santa Barbara (US)
Venue
Psychological Review
Published
1999
Volume
106
Issue
3
Pages
529-550
ISSN
  • 0033-295X (ISSN-L)
  • 1939-1471
OpenAlex
W2013250252
Cited by
2,270
References
243
Citations by year
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FWCI
14.12
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Psychological Review (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience › Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Creativity in Education and Neuroscience
Keywords
positive affect, dopamine, neuropsychological theory, olfaction, episodic memory consolidation, working memory, creative problem solving, cognitive flexibility, anterior cingulate cortex, cognitive approach, mood and cognition
MeSH terms
Affect, Brain, Cognition, Dopamine, Humans, Models, Neurological, Problem Solving, Psychological Theory

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