Until recently, research into the social consequences of affect has focused almost exclusively on conscious judgments and behaviours. The present research investigates the impact of positive and negative affective states on automatic behavioural priming, a nonconscious social process that enables us to efficiently and effortlessly assimilate or contrast our behaviour with contextual cues. Based on previous research into factors moderating the outcome of behavioural priming, it is hypothesized that positive affect will increase the magnitude of assimilation effects, while negative affect will induce contrast effects. The results of seven experiments conducted both in the laboratory and in the field provide support for this hypothesis, and suggest that the impact of affect on behavioural priming is mediated by the way in which primed mental content is used to guide behaviour. The theoretical and clinical implications of this research as well as future research directions are discussed.

"Appendix E: Thesis publications" contains reprints of four journal articles written or co-authored by M. Augoustinos / Bibliography: leaves 450-467 / xvi, 467 leaves ; 30 cm. / Title page, contents and abstract only. The complete thesis in print form is available from the University Library. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Adelaide, Dept. of Psychology, 1991

Thesis (Psy. D.)--Wheaton College Graduate School, 2004. / Abstract. "In an attempt to bolster active family interaction, the Big Idea Foundation ... designed a set of activities based on the principles of experiential education"--Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 33-38).

Thesis (D. Min.)--Bethel Theological Seminary, 1983. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 174-181).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Adelaide, Dept. of Psychology, 1991. / "Appendix E: Thesis publications" contains reprints of four journal articles written or co-authored by M. Augoustinos. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 450-467).

Thesis (Ph.D.) -- University of Adelaide, Dept. of Politics, 2003. / Bibliography: leaves 363-390.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Murdoch University, 2005. / Thesis submitted to the Division of Arts. Bibliography: leaves 239-257.

Thesis (MIHM) -- Auckland University of Technology, 2006. / Also held in print (80 leaves ; 30 cm. ) in Wellesley Theses Collection. (T 647.94099324 SU)

Thesis (MA(Psychology))-University of Pretoria, 2007. / Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Sydney, 1997. / Title from title screen (viewed 25 March 2008). Submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy to the Dept. of Linguistics, Faculty of Arts. Includes bibliographical references. Also available in print form.