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Sep 2026
Post-error slowing is modulated by emotional words.
Few things are as instantly frustrating as realizing one made a mistake. Yet, it may be precisely this uncomfortable feeling what pushes us to pay attention, adjust, and do better next time. Affective theories of control argue that the negative or arousing quality of errors serves as feedback signal to respond with mor...
Felix Cramer, David Dignath
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