positivity effect

noun

The cognitive ability to analyze a failure constructively and develop positive feedback to improve in the future.

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Meanings

nounpositivity effect (plural positivity effects)

plural positivity effects

  1. The cognitive ability to analyze a failure constructively and develop positive feedback to improve in the future.
  2. human sciencesThe tendency of older adults to pay more attention to positive stimuli and to see things in an optimistic light.
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