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When people are in a negative mood, they may be quicker to spot inconsistencies in things they read, a new University of Arizona-led study suggests.
A new study led by the University of Arizona suggested that when people are in a bad mood, they are more likely to notice inconsistencies in what they read.
Lai and her study co-authors set out to manipulate study participants' moods by showing them clips from a sad movie - "Sophie's Choice" - or a funny television show - "Friends."
When people are in a negative mood, they may be quicker to spot inconsistencies in things they read, a new study suggests.