our findings indicate that being curious is associated with positive subjective experiences; positive evaluations of the self, world, and future; beliefs that goals are attainable andobstaclescanbecircumvented;generaltendenciestoenjoy effortful cognitive endeavors and be open to new experiences and ideas; and self-determined tendencies to recognize, pursue, and thrive in pleasure, excitement, and challenge. Curiosity was also negatively related to social anxiety, boredom, anxiety, and apathy, which have all been shown to thwart the self-regulation of attentional resources and learning