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What does the broaden and build theory describe?
Experiences of positive emotions broaden people's momentary thought-action repertoires and build enduring personal resources.
How can objective happiness be best measured?
List two long-term benefits of positive emotions.
Achieving psychological growth and improved well-being over time.
Emotion according to the Broaden and Build theory is a response that unfolds over a relatively short time span and involves individual assessment of the meaning of an event, triggering responses like facial expression and physiological changes. Emotion is about an _____ or circumstance.
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Affect, according to the Broaden and Build theory, is a conscious accessible feeling which is _____ and objectless.
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Which of the following statements is true about emotions and affect?
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What is positive affect's role according to the theory?
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What does the positivity offset refer to?
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What are specific action tendencies linked to?
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Why are there no specific physiological responses for positive emotions?
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Study Notes
Broaden and Build Theory
- Positive emotions broaden thought-action repertoires, enhancing creativity and adaptability.
- These experiences build enduring personal resources, including physical, intellectual, social, and psychological.
- The evolutionary significance of positive emotions includes fostering exploration and play, increasing survival chances among ancestors.
- In contrast, negative emotions narrow responses and actions.
Objective Happiness
- Measured by tracking momentary experiences of both positive and negative feelings.
Importance of Positive Emotions
- Contribute to psychological growth and improved long-term well-being.
Emotion According to Broaden and Build Theory
- Defined as a brief response involving individual assessment and various reactions (facial, cognitive, physiological).
- Events trigger emotions that unfold within a short time span and encompass subjective experiences.
Affect
- A conscious, accessible feeling distinct from emotion, often viewed as more general.
- Present in emotions and other categories like physical sensations, attitudes, and moods.
- Typically free-floating and not directly associated with a specific object.
Differences Between Emotion and Affect
- Emotions pertain to personally meaningful circumstances, while affect is often objectless.
- Emotions are brief and multi-component; affect can be more enduring and based on subjective experience.
- Emotions fit into discrete categories (joy, anger), while affect varies in dimensions of pleasantness and activation.
Positive Affect
- Encourages engagement with environments and adaptive activities.
- Associated with flexible, creative thought patterns leading to a broader array of options and behaviors.
Positivity Offset
- Refers to a tendency to experience mild positive feelings regularly, even in neutral situations.
- Promotes motivation to engage with the environment and explore new stimuli.
- Linked to increased dopamine levels.
Specific Action Tendencies
- Emotions like fear, anger, and disgust evoke specific urges (escape, attack, expel).
- They guide potential actions, although not always acted upon, beneficial for survival in ancestral contexts.
Specific Action Tendencies and Positive Emotions
- Positive emotions lack distinct physiological responses, are more vague, and are not characterized by life-threatening aspects.
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Explore the Broaden and Build Theory from Positive Psychology through these flashcards. This quiz covers the impact of positive emotions on thought-action repertoires and how they contribute to building personal resources. Perfect for understanding key concepts in the field of positive psychology.
