Positive Emotions: Joy and Gratitude
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What is the primary difference between Awe and Elevation?

  • Awe is an emotional response to nature, while Elevation is an emotional response to human achievements.
  • Awe is a response to grand scale goodness, while Elevation is a response to small acts of kindness.
  • Awe is a selfless emotion, while Elevation is a self-centered emotion.
  • Awe is a feeling of being overwhelmed, while Elevation is a feeling of being inspired. (correct)
  • Which of the following emotions is NOT a combination of other positive emotions?

  • Admiration (correct)
  • Satisfaction
  • Affection
  • Love
  • What is the primary difference between Altruism and Elevation?

  • Altruism is a negative emotion, while Elevation is a positive emotion.
  • Altruism is a response to human achievements, while Elevation is a response to natural wonders.
  • Altruism is a selfless emotion, while Elevation is a self-centered emotion.
  • Altruism refers to the act of helping others, while Elevation refers to the feeling of being inspired by others' acts of kindness. (correct)
  • What is the primary feeling experienced when something good happens suddenly?

    <p>Joy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is TRUE about Relief?

    <p>Relief is a feeling of happiness when an uncertain situation turns out for the best.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of Cheerfulness?

    <p>A feeling of brightness and being noticeably happy or chipper.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What emotion is often accompanied by humility and reverence?

    <p>Gratitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What emotion is characterized by a sense of calm and peaceful feeling of acceptance of oneself?

    <p>Serenity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What emotion is often accompanied by smiles and easy laughter?

    <p>Amusement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What emotion is characterized by a sense of curiosity or fascination that demands and captures your attention?

    <p>Interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Positive Emotions

    • Joy: a sudden spike of happiness and excitement, often experienced due to unexpected events (e.g., birth of a child, unexpected bonus, winning a prize)

    Positive Emotions (continued)

    • Gratitude: a feeling of thankfulness, often accompanied by humility and reverence, triggered by help from others or appreciation for one's health (e.g., someone going out of their way to help, a guide directing you in your career)

    Serenity and Interest

    • Serenity: a calm and peaceful feeling of acceptance of oneself, often experienced during relaxing activities (e.g., reading a book with a cat on your lap, walking along the beach)
    • Interest: a feeling of curiosity or fascination that demands and captures your attention, often triggered by learning or studying (e.g., learning a skill, reading for interest, studying)

    Hope and Pride

    • Hope: a feeling of optimism and anticipation about a positive future, often triggered by hearing stories of success
    • Pride: a sense of approval of oneself and pleasure in an achievement, skill, or personal attribute, often triggered by completing a project or achieving a goal (e.g., finishing a home project, winning a race, publishing a paper)

    Amusement and Inspiration

    • Amusement: a feeling of lighthearted pleasure and enjoyment, often accompanied by smiles and easy laughter, triggered by something unexpected or humorous (e.g., cat videos, comedy shows, humorous greeting cards)
    • Inspiration: a feeling of being engaged, uplifted, and motivated by something you witnessed, often triggered by seeing a role model succeed or reading something that connects with your motivations

    Awe and Love

    • Awe: an emotion evoked when you witness something grand, spectacular, or breathtaking, sparking a sense of overwhelming appreciation (e.g., seeing something magnificent in nature, or a human achievement)
    • Love: a feeling of deep and enduring affection for someone, along with a willingness to put their needs ahead of your own, often triggered by seeing someone you care for deeply or experiencing physical affection

    Other Positive Emotions

    • Elevation: the feeling you get when you see someone engaging in an act of kindness, generosity, or inner goodness, spurring you to aspire to similar action
    • Altruism: a feeling of selflessness and generosity towards others, often triggered by helping others
    • Satisfaction: a sense of pleasure and contentment you get from accomplishing something or fulfilling a need
    • Relief: the feeling of happiness you experience when an uncertain situation turns out for the best, or a negative outcome is avoided
    • Affection: an emotional attachment to someone or something, accompanied by a liking for them and a sense of pleasure in their company
    • Cheerfulness: a feeling of brightness, being upbeat and noticeably happy or chipper; feeling like everything is going your way
    • Surprise: a sense of delight when someone brings you unexpected happiness or a situation goes even better than you had hoped
    • Confidence: an emotion involving a strong sense of self-esteem and belief in yourself; can be specific to a situation or activity, or more universal
    • Admiration: a feeling of warm approval, respect, and appreciation for someone or something

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