August 2014 PMID 24820251

The (perceived) meaning of spontaneous thoughts.

Carey K Morewedge, Colleen E Giblin, Michael I Norton

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The group generally perceives spontaneous thoughts as more meaningful, with comments like 'more insightful and impactful on decisions,' emphasizing the article's exploration of how lack of control enhances perceived significance. Words such as 'perceived,' 'insightful,' and 'impactful' show a recognition of the importance of spontaneous thoughts, though discussions remain centered on understanding rather than critical analysis.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions agree that spontaneous thoughts hold significant, often underestimated meaning, as highlighted by phrases like 'perceived as more meaningful and insightful.'

InterestModerate interest

The discussions show moderate interest, with participants referencing related studies and theories but not deeply exploring experimental details.

EngagementModerate engagement

There are some references to personal experiences and broader implications, indicating moderate engagement, but few in-depth analyses are present.

ImpactModerate impact

Participants believe these ideas could influence understanding of personal insight and decision-making, reflecting a moderate perceived impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The article explores how spontaneous thoughts, which are often seen as random and uncontrolled, are actually perceived as more meaningful and insightful because of their lack of control.
  • People tend to believe that spontaneous thoughts reveal deeper self-understanding, and this perception influences their judgments, making these thoughts seem more significant.
  • Experiments show that spontaneous thoughts, even with the same content as deliberate ones, are seen as more insightful and tend to have a stronger impact on decisions, such as attraction and relationship commitments.

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Yuuko Morimoto
@myuuko · X

自発的な思考(直観など)の方が統制的な思考(熟考など)よりも自己洞察力が高いと思われるよという2014の研究。他にも,自発的に思い浮かんだ異性の方が性的魅力を高く感じる,などなど。/ The (perceived) meaning of spontaneous thoughts https://t.co/U0cNhp8kPT

Sep 8, 2021 · 1 like · 9,271 followers View post →

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Yuuko Morimoto
@myuuko · X

自発的な思考(直観など)の方が統制的な思考(熟考など)よりも自己洞察力が高いと思われるよという2014の研究。他にも,自発的に思い浮かんだ異性の方が性的魅力を高く感じる,などなど。/ The (perceived) meaning of spontaneous thoughts https://t.co/U0cNhp8kPT

Sep 8, 2021 · 1 like · 9,271 followers View post →