The tale of hearts and reason: the influence of mood on decision making

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Abstract

In decision-making research, one important aspect of real-life decisions has so far been neglected: the mood of the decision maker when generating options. The authors tested the use of the take-the-first (TTF) heuristic and extended the TTF model to understand how mood influences the option-generation process of individuals in two studies, the first using a between-subjects design (30 nonexperts, 30 near-experts, and 30 experts) and the second conceptually replicating the first using a within-subject design (30 nonexperts). Participants took part in an experimental option-generation task, with 31 three-dimensional videos of choices in team handball. Three moods were elicited: positive, neutral, and negative. The findings (a) replicate previous results concerning TTF and (b) show that the option-generation process was associated with the physiological component of mood, supporting the neurovisceral integration model. The extension of TTF to processing emotional factors is an important step forward in explaining fast choices in real-life situations.

Original languageEnglish
JournalJournal of Sport & Exercise Psychology
Volume35
Issue number4
Pages (from-to)339-357
Number of pages19
Publication statusPublished - 01.08.2013

Research areas and keywords

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Affect
  • Choice Behavior
  • Decision Making
  • Heart Rate
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Sports
  • Time Factors
  • Young Adult

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