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To Err is Human: How Regulatory Focus and Action Orientation Predict Performance following Errors
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Abstract
In the current study, we hypothesize that post-error performance is influenced by individual differences in action orientation and situationally induced regulatory focus. Two experiments employing a time pressured flanker-like task, measured participants’ dispositional action orientation and manipul... view more
In the current study, we hypothesize that post-error performance is influenced by individual differences in action orientation and situationally induced regulatory focus. Two experiments employing a time pressured flanker-like task, measured participants’ dispositional action orientation and manipulated regulatory focus. As expected, accuracy of the responses following errors was reduced for all participants except for action-oriented participants in a promotion focus. The latter participants are assumed to down-regulate error-related negative affect, thereby saving resources for subsequent performance. A promotion focus is assumed to facilitate the optimal use of these resources.... view less
Classification
Social Psychology
Free Keywords
Post-error performance; action orientation; regulatory focus; errors
Document language
English
Publication Year
2009
Page/Pages
p. 1192-1199
Journal
Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 45 (2009) 6
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jesp.2009.07.009
Status
Postprint; peer reviewed
Licence
PEER Licence Agreement (applicable only to documents from PEER project)