The Functional Theory of Counterfactual Thinking
Volume: 12, Issue: 2, Pages: 168 - 192
Published: May 1, 2008
Abstract
Counterfactuals are thoughts about alternatives to past events, that is, thoughts of what might have been. This article provides an updated account of the functional theory of counterfactual thinking, suggesting that such thoughts are best explained in terms of their role in behavior regulation and performance improvement. The article reviews a wide range of cognitive experiments indicating that counterfactual thoughts may influence behavior by...
Paper Details
Title
The Functional Theory of Counterfactual Thinking
Published Date
May 1, 2008
Volume
12
Issue
2
Pages
168 - 192
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