emotions Flashcards
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.
What role does evolutionary psychology play in the Broaden-and-Build Theory?
The theory suggests that positive emotions evolved to enhance survival by fostering social bonds, creativity, and adaptive problem-solving skills.
How do positive emotions affect cognitive flexibility?
They increase openness to new experiences, enhance problem-solving abilities, and promote more creative thinking.
What is an example of a study that supports the Broaden-and-Build Theory?
Fredrickson’s research demonstrated that individuals who experienced positive emotions showed increased attention scope and cognitive flexibility, leading to better learning and decision-making.
How does the theory apply to leadership and teamwork?
Leaders who cultivate positive emotions in teams foster innovation, collaboration, and a more resilient workplace culture.
What is the ‘undoing effect’ in the context of positive emotions?
Positive emotions can counteract the physiological effects of stress, helping individuals recover from negative emotional experiences more quickly.
What role do positive emotions play in motivation?
They increase intrinsic motivation, making individuals more likely to pursue goals and engage in meaningful activities.
How does gratitude fit into the Broaden-and-Build framework?
Gratitude enhances well-being by strengthening social connections, reducing stress, and promoting a broader perspective on life.
What interventions are based on the Broaden-and-Build Theory?
Positive psychology interventions like loving-kindness meditation, strength-based therapy, and gratitude practices are designed to increase positive emotions and their long-term benefits.
