Be Moody - You'll Be More Adaptable

Wednesday, November 4, 2015 - 09:30 in Psychology & Sociology

Mood biases our judgments and perceptions, but this effect has usually been regarded as irrational or disadvantageous. New speculation in Trends in Cognitive Sciences argues that mood draws on experiences and can, in fact, help us quickly adapt to changes in our environment. For example, experiencing unexpected gains on the stock market should improve a trader's mood. That positive mood may then cause the trader to take more risks, essentially helping them adapt more quickly to a market that is generally on the rise.  read more

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