Using television to alleviate boredom and stress: Selective exposure as a function of induced excitational states

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Jennings Bryant · University of Evansville

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Bored versus stressed subjects were provided with opportunities to watch television. Bored subjects more frequently selected exciting than relaxing programs, while stressed subjects selected similar quantities of each program type.

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Creativity in Education and Neuroscience Impact of Technology on Adolescents Mind wandering and attention

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Published in: Journal of Broadcasting

Volume 28, Issue 1, pp. 1-20

DOI: 10.1080/08838158409386511

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Using television to alleviate boredom and stress: Selective exposure as a function of induced excitational states

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