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The effects of implicit and explicit security priming on creative problem solving.
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PMID:  21432691     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Attachment theory is a theory of affect regulation as it occurs in the context of close relationships. Early research focused on regulation of emotions through maintenance of proximity to supportive others (attachment figures) in times of need. Recently, emphasis has shifted to the regulation of emotion, and the benefits of such regulation for exploration and learning, via the activation of mental representations of attachment figures (security priming). We conducted two studies on the effects of implicit and explicit security priming on creative problem solving. In Study 1, implicit security priming (subliminal presentation of attachment figures' names) led to more creative problem solving (compared with control conditions) regardless of dispositional attachment anxiety and avoidance. In Study 2, the effects of explicit security priming (recalling experiences of being well cared for) were moderated by anxiety and avoidance. We discuss the link between attachment and exploration and the different effects of implicit and explicit security priming.
Authors:
Mario Mikulincer; Phillip R Shaver; Eldad Rom
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Cognition & emotion     Volume:  25     ISSN:  1464-0600     ISO Abbreviation:  Cogn Emot     Publication Date:  2011 Apr 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-03-24     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8710375     Medline TA:  Cogn Emot     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  519-31     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Interdisciplinary Center (IDC), Herzliya, Israel.
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