Original paper
What makes thinking for pleasure pleasurable?
Abstract
When left to their own devices, people could choose to enjoy their own thoughts. But recent work suggests they do not. When given the freedom, people do not spontaneously choose to think for pleasure, and when directed to do so, struggle to concentrate successfully. Moreover, people find it somewhat boring and much less enjoyable than other solitary activities. One reason for this is that people may not know how to think for pleasure....
Paper Details
Title
What makes thinking for pleasure pleasurable?
Published Date
Aug 1, 2021
Journal
Volume
21
Issue
5
Pages
981 - 989
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