The Hilltop Review, Winter 2014 (original) (raw)

The Hilltop Review, Winter 2014 explores the evolution of psychological approaches towards understanding the relationship between affect and cognition. It discusses behaviorism's historical dominance in psychology and the recent resurgence in interest regarding the interplay between emotions and cognitive processes. The paper summarizes key theoretical frameworks, such as appraisal theories and infusion models, and highlights how mild positive emotional states can significantly enhance cognitive functioning across various tasks.