February 2021 PMID 31750790

The negativity bias, revisited: Evidence from neuroscience measures and an individual differences approach.

Catherine J Norris

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49
Peak: 15 in Nov 2019
across 4 sources since Nov 2019

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Nov 2019 – Jun 2025

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Several posts showcase interest by highlighting neuroscience aspects, such as reference to the brain's processing stages of negative stimuli, and mention the significance of the findings, like calling the article a 'neuroscience view' or referring to its role in understanding human responses. The tone reflects curiosity and acknowledgment of the research's importance, leading to a generally positive but measured evaluation.

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Most posts acknowledge the relevance and importance of the research on negativity bias, with some explicitly supporting its findings.

InterestHigh interest

Posts actively engage with the topic, highlighting neuroscience insights and emphasizing the significance of understanding negativity bias.

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Posts demonstrate thoughtful reflection, with some referencing specific concepts like the Evaluative Space Model and neuroscience evidence, indicating deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

Discussions suggest that understanding negativity bias could influence views on human behavior and cognition, though the overall perceived immediate impact is moderate.

Abstract in brief

  • The negativity bias is the idea that negative information or stimuli have a stronger impact on us than positive ones, which is believed to have evolved because avoiding harm is more crucial for survival.
  • The paper explains the theoretical basis of this bias using the Evaluative Space Model and presents recent neuroscience research that uses a multilevel approach to better understand how and why this bias works.
  • These findings highlight the significance of the negativity bias in human behavior and functioning, suggesting it plays a fundamental role in how we process and respond to the world around us.]

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Max Weinbach
@MaxWinebach · X

It's because everyone is wired to do so. It's neuroscience. It's hard to fight nature, especially within 240 characters. https://t.co/lPH5kkLv36 https://t.co/ldlaQVDR3b https://t.co/EdvKNwGHvd

Sep 23, 2022 · 63 likes · 1 share · 278,672 followers View post →
Rolf Degen
@DegenRolf · X

The negativity bias, the propensity of negative stimuli to cause stronger responses than the positive, can be traced down to all stages of information processing in the brain. https://t.co/2ELlaMBMeM https://t.co/3bcYYlxVMm

Nov 22, 2019 · 44 likes · 12 shares · 69,268 followers View post →
Brian Ahier
@ahier · X

Negativity bias revisited https://t.co/5gwFeuArmc

May 13, 2025 · 2 likes · 1 share · 53,132 followers View post →
Dr.Wumi
@wumiakinlosotu · X

This article gives a neuroscience view of negativity bias. Attention: @sereneKoncept thank you for bringing this topic to my attention

Apr 9, 2021 · 1 like · 1,323 followers View post →
Brian Ahier
@ahier · X

RT @ahier: Negativity bias revisited https://t.co/5gwFeuArmc

May 14, 2025 · 1 share · 53,132 followers View post →
come into my tent
@boom_tentpeg · X

RT @DegenRolf: The negativity bias, the propensity of negative stimuli to cause stronger responses than the positive, can be traced down to…

Nov 22, 2019 · 12 shares · 5,261 followers View post →

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@IncognitoMoad · X

@elonmusk @grok https://t.co/oyr7mqmPXa

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Brian Ahier
@ahier · X

RT @ahier: Negativity bias revisited https://t.co/5gwFeuArmc

May 14, 2025 · 1 share · 53,132 followers View post →
Brian Ahier
@ahier · X

Negativity bias revisited https://t.co/5gwFeuArmc

May 13, 2025 · 2 likes · 1 share · 53,132 followers View post →
弓么打功
@myste_sk · X

RT @MaxWinebach: It's because everyone is wired to do so. It's neuroscience. It's hard to fight nature, especially within 240 characters.…

Sep 24, 2022 · 1 share · 141 followers View post →
Max Weinbach
@MaxWinebach · X

It's because everyone is wired to do so. It's neuroscience. It's hard to fight nature, especially within 240 characters. https://t.co/lPH5kkLv36 https://t.co/ldlaQVDR3b https://t.co/EdvKNwGHvd

Sep 23, 2022 · 63 likes · 1 share · 278,672 followers View post →
Dr.Wumi
@wumiakinlosotu · X

This article gives a neuroscience view of negativity bias. Attention: @sereneKoncept thank you for bringing this topic to my attention

Apr 9, 2021 · 1 like · 1,323 followers View post →
FleetingIluminations
@LukasLezowski · X

RT @DegenRolf: The negativity bias, the propensity of negative stimuli to cause stronger responses than the positive, can be traced down to…

Nov 29, 2019 · 12 shares · 16 followers View post →
Philip Quick
@philipquick · X

RT @DegenRolf: The negativity bias, the propensity of negative stimuli to cause stronger responses than the positive, can be traced down to…

Nov 23, 2019 · 12 shares · 1,112 followers View post →
Meng
@martes_chico · X

RT @DegenRolf: The negativity bias, the propensity of negative stimuli to cause stronger responses than the positive, can be traced down to…

Nov 23, 2019 · 12 shares · 458 followers View post →
Bipartisan Alliance
@jorgemata · X

The Negativity Bias, Revisited: Evidence from Neuroscience Measures and an Individual Differences Approach https://t.co/zXkE0J3A0i

Nov 22, 2019 · 188 followers View post →
axi
@axierr · X

RT @DegenRolf: The negativity bias, the propensity of negative stimuli to cause stronger responses than the positive, can be traced down to…

Nov 22, 2019 · 12 shares · 96 followers View post →
fukutim dracula
@fvkvtin · X

RT @DegenRolf: The negativity bias, the propensity of negative stimuli to cause stronger responses than the positive, can be traced down to…

Nov 22, 2019 · 12 shares · 121 followers View post →
come into my tent
@boom_tentpeg · X

RT @DegenRolf: The negativity bias, the propensity of negative stimuli to cause stronger responses than the positive, can be traced down to…

Nov 22, 2019 · 12 shares · 5,261 followers View post →
Василий Чикинов
@lifeasgame · X

RT @DegenRolf: The negativity bias, the propensity of negative stimuli to cause stronger responses than the positive, can be traced down to…

Nov 22, 2019 · 12 shares · 55 followers View post →
Matt Grawitch
@DocGrawitch · X

RT @DegenRolf: The negativity bias, the propensity of negative stimuli to cause stronger responses than the positive, can be traced down to…

Nov 22, 2019 · 12 shares · 3,217 followers View post →
John Peters
@johnthejack · X

RT @DegenRolf: The negativity bias, the propensity of negative stimuli to cause stronger responses than the positive, can be traced down to…

Nov 22, 2019 · 12 shares · 4,899 followers View post →
Luis Anunciacao
@Neuropsic · X

RT @DegenRolf: The negativity bias, the propensity of negative stimuli to cause stronger responses than the positive, can be traced down to…

Nov 22, 2019 · 12 shares · 305 followers View post →
Jan Meijndert
@Husckarl · X

RT @DegenRolf: The negativity bias, the propensity of negative stimuli to cause stronger responses than the positive, can be traced down to…

Nov 22, 2019 · 12 shares · 163 followers View post →
Dwindler
@dwindlinghandle · X

RT @DegenRolf: The negativity bias, the propensity of negative stimuli to cause stronger responses than the positive, can be traced down to…

Nov 22, 2019 · 12 shares · 83 followers View post →
تسعة نسر
@metanonymous · X

RT @DegenRolf: The negativity bias, the propensity of negative stimuli to cause stronger responses than the positive, can be traced down to…

Nov 22, 2019 · 12 shares · 39 followers View post →
Rolf Degen
@DegenRolf · X

The negativity bias, the propensity of negative stimuli to cause stronger responses than the positive, can be traced down to all stages of information processing in the brain. https://t.co/2ELlaMBMeM https://t.co/3bcYYlxVMm

Nov 22, 2019 · 44 likes · 12 shares · 69,268 followers View post →