week 3 (happ. cont.) positive emotions

Question 1

Compare and contrast emotion and affect

Question 2

Describe broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions

Answer 2

positive emotions expand thoughts/behaviors, broadening our avenues.
Our broadened array of thoughts and potential actions then help us build resources over time

Question 3

Describe some of research Dr. Fredrickson highlights that shows our thoughts and actions broaden or expand when experiencing positive emotions

Answer 3

Animal research: in specific forms of chasing play evident in juveniles, like running into a sapling or branch and catapulting oneself in an unexpected direction, are seen in adults of the same species during predator avoidance. Such play suggests that juvenile play builds enduring physical resources

Question 4

Describe affective forecasting and impact bias

Answer 4

AF- people usually mispredict how much happiness/sadness something will bring to them
IB- people overestimate the intensity and duration of their emotional reactions to future events

Question 5

Identify and describe 4 savoring behaviors

Answer 5

1- expressing emotion (via non-verbals)
2- Be present
3- capitalizing
4- Positive mental time travel

Question 6

Identify and describe 4 Dampening behaviors

Answer 6

1- Suppress positive emotions
2- distraction (unrelated to + event)
3- fault finding
4- negative mental time travel

Question 7

Identify which savoring and dampening behaviors predict emotional well-being and life satisfaction

Question 8

Describe the measure used in the savoring and dampening behavior study

Answer 8

assessed with an emotional regulation profile- revised. This measures individuals typical ability to regulate both negative and positive emotion