Motives underlying human curiosity

Lieke L. F. van Lieshout (), Floris P. de Lange and Roshan Cools
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Lieke L. F. van Lieshout: Radboud University
Floris P. de Lange: Radboud University
Roshan Cools: Radboud University

Nature Human Behaviour, 2019, vol. 3, issue 6, 550-551

Abstract: We know that curiosity is a strong driver of behaviour, but we know relatively little about its underlying motives. A new study shows that human curiosity may be driven by diverse motives. While some individuals are primarily motivated to form accurate beliefs, others rather seek information that makes them feel good.

Date: 2019
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