emotions Flashcards
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What is the Broaden-and-Build Theory of Positive Emotions?
A psychological theory proposed by Barbara Fredrickson, stating that positive emotions broaden awareness and encourage novel, exploratory thoughts and actions, which build long-term personal resources.
What are the key components of the Broaden-and-Build Theory?
Broaden: Positive emotions expand cognitive and behavioral tendencies.
Build: These broadened tendencies help develop enduring personal resources, such as resilience, social connections, and skills.
How do positive emotions differ from negative emotions in their function?
Positive emotions broaden attention and cognition, leading to personal growth, while negative emotions narrow focus to deal with immediate threats.
What are some examples of positive emotions that contribute to broadening and building?
Joy, gratitude, serenity, interest, hope, pride, amusement, inspiration, awe, and love.
How does the theory explain long-term benefits of positive emotions?
By broadening momentary thought-action repertoires, positive emotions help individuals accumulate resources (e.g., psychological resilience, social networks) that benefit them over time.
What are some real-world applications of the Broaden-and-Build Theory?
It is applied in education, workplace productivity, mental health treatments, and personal well-being strategies.
How does positive emotion impact resilience?
By broadening perspectives, positive emotions build psychological resilience, helping individuals recover from adversity more effectively.
How does the Broaden-and-Build Theory relate to physical health?
Positive emotions contribute to lower stress levels, better cardiovascular health, and a stronger immune system over time.
What evidence supports the Broaden-and-Build Theory?
Research studies have shown that experiencing positive emotions leads to increased creativity, better problem-solving skills, and stronger social relationships.
How can individuals cultivate positive emotions in daily life?
Through practices like mindfulness, gratitude journaling, acts of kindness, engaging in hobbies, and building social connections.
How does the theory connect to social relationships?
Positive emotions strengthen social bonds by increasing trust, cooperation, and empathy, leading to deeper and more supportive relationships.
Why is the Broaden-and-Build Theory important for mental health?
It highlights how cultivating positive emotions can counteract stress, depression, and anxiety while promoting overall psychological well-being.
What is the Broaden-and-Build Theory of Positive Emotions?
A psychological theory proposed by Barbara Fredrickson, stating that positive emotions broaden awareness and encourage novel, exploratory thoughts and actions, which build long-term personal resources.
What are the key components of the Broaden-and-Build Theory?
Broaden: Positive emotions expand cognitive and behavioral tendencies.
Build: These broadened tendencies help develop enduring personal resources, such as resilience, social connections, and skills.
How do positive emotions differ from negative emotions in their function?
Positive emotions broaden attention and cognition, leading to personal growth, while negative emotions narrow focus to deal with immediate threats.
What are some examples of positive emotions that contribute to broadening and building?
Joy, gratitude, serenity, interest, hope, pride, amusement, inspiration, awe, and love.
How does the theory explain long-term benefits of positive emotions?
By broadening momentary thought-action repertoires, positive emotions help individuals accumulate resources (e.g., psychological resilience, social networks) that benefit them over time.
What are some real-world applications of the Broaden-and-Build Theory?
It is applied in education, workplace productivity, mental health treatments, and personal well-being strategies.
How does positive emotion impact resilience?
By broadening perspectives, positive emotions build psychological resilience, helping individuals recover from adversity more effectively.
How does the Broaden-and-Build Theory relate to physical health?
Positive emotions contribute to lower stress levels, better cardiovascular health, and a stronger immune system over time.
What evidence supports the Broaden-and-Build Theory?
Research studies have shown that experiencing positive emotions leads to increased creativity, better problem-solving skills, and stronger social relationships.
How can individuals cultivate positive emotions in daily life?
Through practices like mindfulness, gratitude journaling, acts of kindness, engaging in hobbies, and building social connections.
How does the theory connect to social relationships?
Positive emotions strengthen social bonds by increasing trust, cooperation, and empathy, leading to deeper and more supportive relationships.
Why is the Broaden-and-Build Theory important for mental health?
It highlights how cultivating positive emotions can counteract stress, depression, and anxiety while promoting overall psychological well-being.
