Title
The Link Between Positive Mood States and Altuism
Date
5-30-2013 9:00 AM
Location
Werner University Center (WUC) Pacific Room
Department
Psychology
Session Chair
David Foster
Session Title
Psychology Poster Session 1
Faculty Sponsor(s)
Ethan McMahan
Presentation Type
Poster session
Abstract
We predict that inducing a positive mood state will illicit altruistic behavior. Using a between subjects design, twenty participants, will be randomly assigned to either a positive or neutral mood condition. Each group will be shown either a funny video clip (positive mood condition) or an informative clip (neutral mood condition). Subjects will then be given an opportunity to volunteer to help out with a future volunteer opportunity. We anticipate that the results will show those assigned to the positive mood state condition, will be more likely to volunteer for a future task, which is consistent with our hypothesis.
Recommended Citation
Majors, Barbara, "The Link Between Positive Mood States and Altuism" (2013). Academic Excellence Showcase Schedule. 8.
http://digitalcommons.wou.edu/aes_event/2013/psych/8
The Link Between Positive Mood States and Altuism
Werner University Center (WUC) Pacific Room
We predict that inducing a positive mood state will illicit altruistic behavior. Using a between subjects design, twenty participants, will be randomly assigned to either a positive or neutral mood condition. Each group will be shown either a funny video clip (positive mood condition) or an informative clip (neutral mood condition). Subjects will then be given an opportunity to volunteer to help out with a future volunteer opportunity. We anticipate that the results will show those assigned to the positive mood state condition, will be more likely to volunteer for a future task, which is consistent with our hypothesis.