Blessed are those who expect nothing: lowering expectations as a way of avoiding disappointment
Article Abstract:
Research showed that people lowered their expectations about an uncertain outcome when self-relevant feedback was involved.
Publisher: Elsevier B.V.
Publication Name: Journal of Economic Psychology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0167-4870
Year: 2003
Netherlands, Expectation (Psychology), Expectations, Expectation (Philosophy)
Publication Name: Journal of Economic Psychology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0167-4870
Year: 2003
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Discounting delayed and probabilistic rewards: Processes and traits
Article Abstract:
The research finds a difference between delayed rewards and probabilistic rewards, opposite to impulsiveness.
Publisher: Elsevier B.V.
Publication Name: Journal of Economic Psychology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0167-4870
Year: 2003
United States, Reward (Psychology), Rewards (Psychology)
Publication Name: Journal of Economic Psychology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0167-4870
Year: 2003
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