This study examined the effects of context on emotional ratings using standardized ratings to form 3 levels of images. Participants, shown only 1 level of context, rated each image using a Likert Scale. We proposed that if context effects infl uence emotional ratings, then ratings would differ by weighted stimulus contexts. Results indicated that context effects altered how participants rated images. However, when participants were informed to be aware of context effects, ratings were closer to standardized ratings. These results show that emotional responses are infl uenced by context and further, that awareness of context can overcome this infl uence.
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