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What is the primary characteristic of negative emotions?
What is the primary characteristic of negative emotions?
Which of the following positive emotions is characterized by a feeling of peacefulness and tranquility?
Which of the following positive emotions is characterized by a feeling of peacefulness and tranquility?
What is the primary purpose of cultivating positive emotions, according to Fredrickson?
What is the primary purpose of cultivating positive emotions, according to Fredrickson?
Which of the following is NOT one of the 10 common positive emotions outlined by Fredrickson?
Which of the following is NOT one of the 10 common positive emotions outlined by Fredrickson?
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What is the definition of negative emotions, according to Pam (2013)?
What is the definition of negative emotions, according to Pam (2013)?
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What is the primary difference between joy and serenity, according to the text?
What is the primary difference between joy and serenity, according to the text?
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What is a characteristic of awe as a positive emotion?
What is a characteristic of awe as a positive emotion?
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What is the main reason why negative emotions have received more attention in the field of psychology?
What is the main reason why negative emotions have received more attention in the field of psychology?
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What is the 'broaden-and-build' theory of positive emotions about?
What is the 'broaden-and-build' theory of positive emotions about?
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What is the function of positive emotions in terms of negative emotions?
What is the function of positive emotions in terms of negative emotions?
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What is the relationship between the number of positive emotions and negative emotions, according to Fredrickson (1998)?
What is the relationship between the number of positive emotions and negative emotions, according to Fredrickson (1998)?
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What is the result of positive emotions on our ability to cope with adversity?
What is the result of positive emotions on our ability to cope with adversity?
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Study Notes
Classification of Emotions
- Emotions can be classified as positive and negative emotions.
- Negative emotions are unpleasant feelings evoked to express a negative effect towards an event or person.
- Examples of negative emotions include fear, anger, and disgust.
Positive Emotions
- Positive emotions are typically pleasant feelings.
- They can be defined as mental experiences that are both intense and pleasurable.
- Positive emotions serve as markers of flourishing, or optimal well-being.
- They are worth cultivating for psychological growth and improved well-being over time.
10 Common Positive Emotions
- Joy: a delightful experience caused by something good.
- Gratitude: a feeling of thankfulness for something or someone in your life.
- Serenity: an experience of peacefulness and tranquility, similar to joy but quieter.
- Interest: a state of intrigue, curiosity, or engagement.
- Hope: a belief and feeling that things will turn out best, with a sense of possibilities and optimism.
- Pride: a feeling of accomplishment, achievement, and mastery.
- Amusement: an experience of fun, humor, and playfulness with others, a social rather than lonely experience.
- Inspiration: a feeling of upliftment when seeing goodness and extraordinary feats, making us strive for great things.
- Awe: a feeling of wonder, amazement, and reverence, experienced when seeing something vast and great that makes us feel small and humbled.
- Love: a combination of all the above feelings, including warmth, trust, and sharing, connecting us with others strongly and affectionately.
Study of Positive Emotions
- Compared to negative emotions, positive emotions have received less attention in the field of psychology.
- Reasons for this include a focus on understanding and treating psychological problems and disorders, and a fewer number of positive emotions.
- Positive emotions are also less distinct from one another and more difficult to define.
Functions of Positive Emotions
- Positive emotions broaden our thought–action repertoires, making us creative, see more opportunities, and be more flexible and open-minded.
- Positive emotions undo lingering negative emotions, helping us recover from their harmful effects.
- Positive emotions enhance resilience, coping with adversity and promoting well-being.
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Test your understanding of emotions with this quiz! Learn about the classification of emotions into positive and negative, and how they are defined. Find out more about fear, anger, disgust, and other emotions that fall under these categories.
