"People often hunt for new, engaging information-we are curious by nature. Our curiosity can guide us in many ways, such as learning new things, starting a hobby, sleuthing for answers (and sometimes seeking out gossip), and even leading us to follow our passions. Curiosity is triggered by the awareness of a gap in our knowledge, engaging a strong motivational drive to close this gap, which can keep our brain sharp."
"Trait curiosity is a characteristic of a person who has a desire to explore, learn new things, and is open to new ideas. Some research shows that as we get older, our trait curiosity may decline. State curiosity is a momentary feeling of interest or engagement that people experience when asked about specific topics. While the two types of curiosity are related, state curiosity can be stimulated when we encounter something that piques our interest."
Curiosity motivates people to seek new information, learn, start hobbies, pursue passions, and investigate answers, including gossip. Awareness of a knowledge gap triggers curiosity and a motivational drive to close that gap, which can help keep the brain sharp. Curiosity may decline for uninterested topics as people age, but maintaining curiosity in older age can stimulate the brain and may prevent Alzheimer's by promoting production of new brain cells. Curiosity divides into trait curiosity—a persistent desire to explore and be open to new ideas—and state curiosity—a momentary interest triggered by specific stimuli such as trivia questions.
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