The experience of cognitive conflict is intrinsically rewarding.

The co-activation of two incompatible responses leads to the experience of cognitive conflict, which is thought to be aversive and hence, generally avoided. Consequently, previous research has often rewarded participants monetarily for engaging in cognitive conflict. In contrast, here, across two ex...

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Published in:Communications Psychology Vol. 4; no. 1; pp. 1 - 15
Main Authors: La Pietra, Marta, Vives, Marc-Lluís, Molinaro, Nicola, Ruzzoli, Manuela
Format: equations & formulas research tables/charts Journal Article
Published: Springer Nature 5/6/2026
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