Emotional Inertia

GLOSSARY

The degree to which emotional states are resistant to change.

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Reference:


Kuppens, P., Allen, N. B., & Sheeber, L. B. (2010). Emotional inertia and psychological maladjustment. Psychological Science, 21(7), 984-991. https://doi.org/10.1177/0956797610372634