Psychology
Curiosity evolves as information unfolds
A. Hsiung, J. Poh, et al.
Curiosity isn't static—this study, conducted by Abigail Hsiung, Jia-Hou Poh, Scott A. Huettel, and R. Alison Adcock, tracks how curiosity, emotion, and confidence evolve as people watch drawings unfold. It shows curiosity depends on stimulus entropy and accuracy, can feel positive or negative, and even drives continued engagement despite available “spoilers,” highlighting the value of the discovery process.
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