'Counterfactual' thinkers are more motivated and analytical, study suggests
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 - 14:14
in Psychology & Sociology
(PhysOrg.com) -- "If only I had..." Almost everyone has said those four words at some time. Rather than intensifying regret, '"what if" reflection about pivotal moments in the past helps people to weave a coherent life story, and fosters their organizational commitment, scholars say.