Interest and Confusion: Contrasting Theoretical Approaches

Epistemic emotions, in particular interest and confusion, are central to the development of knowledge. Past research suggests that confusion depend on specific cognitive appraisals, although different theoretical models coexist. Here we compared appraisal structure for elicited by metaphorical sentences. We hypothesized 1) sentences would elicit more and/or literal 2) novelty, complexity value appraisals positively predict while coping potential interest, but negatively confusion. further hunger be related enhanced emotions. Metaphors did not significantly than Results however revealed importance both was only Finally, participants were hungry, they reported intense discussed regard several coexisting epistemic