LECTURE 5 Positive Emotions and Well-being

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When does one experience the urge to explore, learn, and immerse oneself in novelty?

When experiencing Broadening functions

In what circumstances does one experience the urge to excel oneself and reach one’s own higher ground or personal best?

When experiencing Broadening functions

When does one experience the urge to absorb and accommodate new vastness encountered?

When experiencing AWE

When does one experience the urge to share a laugh and find creative ways to continue joviality?

When experiencing Broadening functions

When does one experience the urge to draw on one’s own capabilities and inventiveness to turn things around?

When experiencing HOPE

When does one experience the urge to savor current circumstances and integrate them into new priorities or values?

When experiencing SERENITY

When does one experience the urge to excel oneself and reach one’s own higher ground or personal best?

When experiencing Broadening functions

When does one experience the urge to absorb and accommodate new vastness encountered?

When experiencing AWE

When does one experience the urge to share a laugh and find creative ways to continue joviality?

When experiencing Broadening functions

When does one experience the urge to draw on one’s own capabilities and inventiveness to turn things around?

When experiencing HOPE

What is the key difference between emotion and mood?

Emotion is linked to a specific event, while mood is not clearly linked to any event

What does the Positive Affect Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS) measure?

Both positive and negative emotional experience

What does the bidimensional view of affect suggest?

One could experience both positive and negative affect at the same time

What is the Broaden-and-build Theory related to?

The effects of positive emotions

How does emotion differ from mood?

Emotion is linked to a specific event, while mood is not clearly linked to any event

What does the Positive Affect Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS) measure?

Both positive and negative emotional experience

What does the bidimensional view of affect suggest?

One could experience both positive and negative affect at the same time

What is the Broaden-and-build Theory related to?

The effects of positive emotions

What is the key difference between emotion and mood?

Emotion is linked to a specific event, while mood is not clearly linked to any event

What does the Positive Affect Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS) measure?

Both positive and negative emotional experience

Which theory proposes that positive emotions broaden thought-action repertoires and build enduring personal resources?

The Broaden-and-Build Theory

Which emotion is experienced when acknowledging others as the source of good fortune, leading to a prosocial creative urge?

Gratitude

Which study revealed that individuals in a happy condition were more trusting than those in sad or angry conditions?

Dunn & Schweitzer's study

According to Fredrickson & Joiner's study, positive emotions build which of the following resources?

Physical, intellectual, psychological, and social resources

Which emotion prompts a creative urge to play and get involved in response to good fortune?

Joy

According to the Broadening Hypothesis, what do positive emotions open up?

Thinking and actions to new possibilities

Which emotion is experienced when taking appropriate credit for a socially valued good outcome, contributing to self-esteem and social bonds?

Pride

According to Talarico, Berntsen & Rubin's study, which affect group recalled more details of an event?

Positive affect groups

What does the 'positivity ratio' suggest in relation to experiences of positivity and negativity?

Positivity should outnumber negativity

According to Bryan & Bryan's study, which group of students showed significant improvements in self-efficacy and math performance?

High school students with learning disabilities

What is the 'positivity ratio' related to?

Balancing experiences of positivity and negativity

What is the Broaden-and-Build Theory related to?

The impact of positive emotions on thought-action repertoires and personal resources

According to the Broadening Hypothesis, what do positive emotions open up?

Thinking and actions to new possibilities

What does the Bidimensional View of Affect suggest?

Emotions can be categorized based on valence and arousal

According to Talarico, Berntsen & Rubin's study, which affect group recalled more details of an event?

Positive affect groups

When does one experience the urge to savor current circumstances and integrate them into new priorities or values?

When feeling gratitude

Which emotion prompts a creative urge to play and get involved in response to good fortune?

Joy

According to Fredrickson & Joiner's study, positive emotions build which of the following resources?

Physical, intellectual, psychological, and social resources

Which study revealed that individuals in a happy condition were more trusting than those in sad or angry conditions?

Dunn & Schweitzer's study

What is the key difference between emotion and mood?

Emotion is a specific reaction while mood is a general feeling

What is the key difference between emotion and mood?

Emotion is linked to a specific event, while mood is not clearly linked to an event

What does the bidimensional view of affect suggest?

One could experience both positive and negative affect at the same time

What is the Broaden-and-build Theory related to?

Positive emotions broaden thought-action repertoires and build enduring personal resources

What does the Positive Affect Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS) measure?

Positive and negative affective dimensions

According to Fredrickson & Joiner's study, positive emotions build which of the following resources?

Enduring personal resources

When does one experience the urge to savor current circumstances and integrate them into new priorities or values?

When experiencing positive affect

According to Talarico, Berntsen & Rubin's study, which affect group recalled more details of an event?

Positive affect group

Which emotion prompts a creative urge to play and get involved in response to good fortune?

Joy

What does the 'positivity ratio' suggest in relation to experiences of positivity and negativity?

Experiencing more positivity than negativity leads to flourishing

What is the key difference between emotion and mood?

Emotion is linked to a specific event, while mood is not clearly linked to an event

When does one experience the urge to dream for even bigger accomplishments in similar arenas?

After accomplishing an important goal

When does one experience the urge to excel oneself and reach one’s own higher ground or personal best?

When witnessing human excellence

When does one experience the urge to absorb and accommodate new vastness encountered?

When witnessing human excellence

When does one experience the urge to share a laugh and find creative ways to continue joviality?

When appraising current circumstances as involving non-serious social incongruity

When does one experience the urge to draw on one’s own capabilities and inventiveness to turn things around?

In difficult circumstances envisioning a chance for things to change for the better

When does one experience the urge to savor current circumstances and integrate them into new priorities or values?

When being in harmony with oneself and surroundings

When does one experience the urge to explore, learn, and immerse oneself in novelty?

When circumstances are appraised as safe but offering novelty

When does one experience the urge to excel oneself and reach one’s own higher ground or personal best?

When witnessing human excellence

When does one experience the urge to absorb and accommodate new vastness encountered?

When witnessing human excellence

When does one experience the urge to share a laugh and find creative ways to continue joviality?

When appraising current circumstances as involving non-serious social incongruity

Study Notes

The Effects of Positive Emotions on Memory, Academic Performance, and Trust

  • Positive emotions are essential for happiness and well-being, contributing to physical health and successful performance.
  • Positive emotions improve memory for details, as shown in Talarico, Berntsen & Rubin's study where positive affect groups recalled more details of an event compared to negative affect groups.
  • Positive emotions enhance academic performance, as evidenced by Bryan & Bryan's study where high school students with learning disabilities showed significant improvements in self-efficacy and math performance.
  • Positive emotions promote trust, with Dunn & Schweitzer's study revealing that individuals in a happy condition were more trusting than those in sad or angry conditions.
  • The "positivity ratio" suggests that to counteract the impact of negative emotions, experiences of positivity need to outnumber experiences of negativity, as indicated by Fredrickson & Losada's study.
  • The Broaden-and-Build Theory proposes that positive emotions broaden thought-action repertoires and build enduring personal resources, while negative emotions narrow thought-action repertoires.
  • The theory's Broadening Hypothesis asserts that positive emotions open up thinking and actions to new possibilities, while the Building Hypothesis suggests that positive emotions build enduring personal resources.
  • Research supports the Broadening Hypothesis, indicating that positive emotions broaden individuals' thinking and action repertories.
  • Positive emotions build physical, intellectual, psychological, and social resources, as demonstrated by Fredrickson & Joiner's study on personal resources.
  • Ten representative positive emotions include joy, gratitude, pride, interest, inspiration, awe, amusement, hope, serenity, and love.
  • Joy is experienced in response to good fortune and prompts a creative urge to play and get involved, while gratitude arises when acknowledging others as the source of good fortune, leading to a prosocial creative urge.
  • Pride is experienced when taking appropriate credit for a socially valued good outcome, contributing to self-esteem and social bonds.

The Effects of Positive Emotions on Memory, Academic Performance, and Trust

  • Positive emotions are essential for happiness and well-being, contributing to physical health and successful performance.
  • Positive emotions improve memory for details, as shown in Talarico, Berntsen & Rubin's study where positive affect groups recalled more details of an event compared to negative affect groups.
  • Positive emotions enhance academic performance, as evidenced by Bryan & Bryan's study where high school students with learning disabilities showed significant improvements in self-efficacy and math performance.
  • Positive emotions promote trust, with Dunn & Schweitzer's study revealing that individuals in a happy condition were more trusting than those in sad or angry conditions.
  • The "positivity ratio" suggests that to counteract the impact of negative emotions, experiences of positivity need to outnumber experiences of negativity, as indicated by Fredrickson & Losada's study.
  • The Broaden-and-Build Theory proposes that positive emotions broaden thought-action repertoires and build enduring personal resources, while negative emotions narrow thought-action repertoires.
  • The theory's Broadening Hypothesis asserts that positive emotions open up thinking and actions to new possibilities, while the Building Hypothesis suggests that positive emotions build enduring personal resources.
  • Research supports the Broadening Hypothesis, indicating that positive emotions broaden individuals' thinking and action repertories.
  • Positive emotions build physical, intellectual, psychological, and social resources, as demonstrated by Fredrickson & Joiner's study on personal resources.
  • Ten representative positive emotions include joy, gratitude, pride, interest, inspiration, awe, amusement, hope, serenity, and love.
  • Joy is experienced in response to good fortune and prompts a creative urge to play and get involved, while gratitude arises when acknowledging others as the source of good fortune, leading to a prosocial creative urge.
  • Pride is experienced when taking appropriate credit for a socially valued good outcome, contributing to self-esteem and social bonds.

Explore the impact of positive emotions on memory, academic performance, and trust in this insightful quiz. Test your knowledge on the effects of joy, gratitude, pride, and other positive emotions, and learn about the research supporting their influence on well-being and success.

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