Stimuli Quote by S.J. Scott
““our tendency to react to negative stimuli more intensely than positive. Negative stimuli produce more neural activity than do equally intense (e.g., loud, bright) positive ones.””
About This Quote
Source Article: Psychology Today, 2019
People react more strongly to negative stimuli than positive ones, as negative inputs trigger greater neural activity.
In simple terms: Negatives trigger stronger brain responses than positives.
Balance emotional responses to negatives.
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When to use this quote
- marketing
- mental health
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you reduce negativity bias?
- What strategies calm emotional balance?
Overemphasis on negatives can skew perception.