Chapter 26. The Unconscious: Modern Views

Introduction

The Unconscious: Modern Views
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The Unconscious: Modern Views

Author: Melanie Maggard, University of Maryland Global Campus

Photo Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/SwRI/MSSS/Gerald Eichstädt/Seán Doran

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26.1 The Unconscious: Modern Views

This video discusses how our unconscious helps us remain optimistic in the face of reality. Dr. Tali Sharot discusses the role of the unconscious on our engagement in rewarding and risky behaviors in the short term, which could have a negative impact on our future. The experiment shown demonstrates how this concept has been studied and the impact positive or negative information can have on our expectations of the future.

26.2 Check Your Understanding

Question 26.1

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Sorry, your answer is incorrect. Dr. Sharot asked participants to estimate the likelihood they thought they would experience negative events in their lifetime.

Question 26.2

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Sorry, your answer is incorrect. The results from the experiment in the video showed that we are more likely to change our beliefs when we are presented with positive information about the future.

Question 26.3

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Sorry, your answer is incorrect. Reasons we may focus on positive information, instead of negative, include reducing stress and increasing motivation.

Question 26.4

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Sorry, your answer is incorrect. Humans have evolved to be optimists.

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