Positive Emotional States and Processes Flashcards

1
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This refers to a person’s immediate physiological response to a stimulus

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affect

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2
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Affect is based on an underlying sense of (blank)

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arousal

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3
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This refers to emotional responses occurring as we become aware of our experiences and evaluate the situation

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Emotion

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4
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Emotion involves (blank) and (need for (blank)

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judgment; appraisal

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5
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This refers to general free-floating feelings that are more enduring

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mood

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6
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Mood is a (blank) tied to expectations of (blank)

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thought tied to expectations of future positive or negative affect

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7
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This refers to the outward expression of feelings and emotions

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affect

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8
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This is a positive emotional state that is subjectively defined by each person

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happiness

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9
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This is an individual’s appraisals of their own lives

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subjective well-being

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10
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The formula for subjective well-being

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positive affect + life satisfaction = subjective well-being

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11
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This refers to the sense of contentment and peace stemming from small gaps between wants and needs

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life satisfaction

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12
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True or False

It is better to have excess positive emotions because they serve as resources in adverse situations

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false

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13
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According to Dr. Alice Isen, experiencing this level of positive emotions are most beneficial

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mild positive emotions

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14
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Excessive positive emotions result in (blank)

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manic phases

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15
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The proponent for the Broaden and Build Model

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Dr. Barbara Fredrickson

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16
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In the Broaden and Build Model, negative emotions are linked to (blank) while positive emotions are linked to (blank)

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negative to physical reactions, positive to cognitive reactions

17
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The cycle of positive emotions according to the Broaden and Build Model

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positive emotions > novel thoughts activities, and relationships > building enduring personal resources > enhanced health, survival, and fulfillment

18
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3 theories of happiness

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  • need-goal satisfaction theories
  • process-activity theories
  • genetic-personality predisposition
19
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This theory claims that the reduction of tension leads to happiness

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need-goal satisfaction theories

20
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This theory claims that engaging in particular life activities generate happiness

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process-activity theories

21
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This theory claims that happiness is biologically determined

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genetic-personality predisposition

22
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In the need-goal satisfaction theory, happiness is a target of our (blank)

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psychological pursuits

23
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In the process-activity theory, happiness is generated from (blank)

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pursuing goals

24
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Genetic factors are said to contribute to (blank)

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positive and negative emotionality

25
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4 kinds of emotional experiences

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  • emotion-focused coping
  • emotional intelligence
  • socio-emotional selectivity
  • emotional storytelling
26
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This emotional experience involves actively moving towards a stressful encounter

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emotion-focused coping

27
Q

True or False

Even a small gap between emotional processing and emotional expression is detrimental to one’s well-being

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false

small gaps may exist

28
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2 main benefits of emotion-focused coping

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  • expressing emotions provide short-term relief

- emotional processing help people learn more about what they feel

29
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This emotional experience refers to an array of non-cognitive capabilities, competencies, and skills

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emotional intelligence

30
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This emotional experience refers to where and how much energy is dedicated to our emotional goals

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socioemotional selectivity theory

31
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According to the socioemotional selectivity theory, older adults are more able to do 3 of the following

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  • focus less on negative emotions
  • engage more deeply with emotional content
  • savor the positive in life
32
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This emotional experience refers to the written disclosure of emotional upheaval

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emotional storytelling

33
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Emotional storytelling serves as a useful way to process (blank)

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intense negative emotions