Capstone: Is it true if you are happy, you can do it? The impact of positive mood on executive function

Mood is an enduring and stable subjective affective experience. Executive function is the processes required for the goal-directed regulation and conscious control of thought, emotion, and action. Positive mood has been widely observed to improve executive function by increasing attention span, working memory, flexibility, and impulse control; however, positive mood can also lead to poor executive function in some situations. The current talk will review what factors may moderate the impact of positive mood on executive function.