Psychologists at the University of Virginia and the University of Plymouth (United Kingdom) have conducted experimental research that contrasts with the belief that happy children are the best learners. The findings show that where attention to detail is required, happy children may be at a disadvantage.
"Happiness indicates that things are going well, which leads to a global, top-down style of information processing. Sadness indicates that something is amiss, triggering detail-orientated, analytical processing.
The findings contradict conventional wisdom that happiness always leads to optimal outcomes.
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What happens between childhood and adulthood to change this ? I'm sure that wouldn't apply to adults. Workers that are not happy are not good workers. At least that is my opinion.
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