When approach motivation and behavioral inhibition collide: Behavior regulation through stimulus devaluation

Journal article | Zeitschriftenartikel

In the present article a theory is outlined that explains why and when behavioral inhibition alters stimulus evaluations. In addition, some initial evidence is presented that supports the theory. Specifically, results of three experiments show that refraining from responding to stimuli results in devaluation of these stimuli, but only when these stimuli are positive. These findings suggest automatic behavior-regulation, in terms of devaluation of positive stimuli, in situations in which environmental cues triggering approach (because of the positive valence of the stimulus) run counter to situational demands (cues that elicit behavioral inhibition). Relations of the present research to self-perception, cognitive dissonance, and psychological reactance are discussed.

Angaben zum Objekt

• Umfang: Seite(n): 1013-1019
• Sprache: Englisch
• Anmerkungen: Status: Postprint; begutachtet (peer reviewed)

Verweise und Beziehungen

• Erschienen in: Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 44(4)

Klassifikation und Themen

• Thema: Psychologie ; Sozialpsychologie

Beteiligte, Orts- und Zeitangaben

• Ereignis: Geistige Schöpfung
• (wer): Veling, Harm
• Ereignis: Veröffentlichung
• (wann): 2008

Weitere Informationen

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jesp.2008.03.004
• URN: urn:nbn:de:0168-ssoar-253117
• Rechteinformation: GESIS - Leibniz-Institut für Sozialwissenschaften. Bibliothek Köln
• Letzte Aktualisierung: 21.06.2024, 16:26 MESZ