We are more likely to respond to negative stimuli and filter out positive stimuli when:

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Negative stimuli tend to trigger our fight-or-flight response, making them more arousing and personally relevant. Uncertainty also increases the salience of negative stimuli as we try to resolve potential threats. Positive stimuli may be filtered out in these situations due to their lack of immediate relevance to our survival.

We Are More Likely to Respond to Negative Stimuli and Filter