Positive Emotional States and Processes

Question 1

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

Answer 1

affect

Question 2

Affect is based on an underlying sense of (blank)

Answer 2

arousal

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Emotion

Question 4

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

Answer 4

judgment; appraisal

Question 5

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

Answer 5

mood

Question 6

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

Answer 6

thought tied to expectations of future positive or negative affect

Question 7

This refers to the outward expression of feelings and emotions

Answer 7

affect

Question 8

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

Answer 8

happiness

Question 9

This is an individual’s appraisals of their own lives

Answer 9

subjective well-being

Question 10

The formula for subjective well-being

Answer 10

positive affect + life satisfaction = subjective well-being

Question 11

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

Answer 11

life satisfaction

Question 12

True or False

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

Answer 12

false

Question 13

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

Answer 13

mild positive emotions

Question 14

Excessive positive emotions result in (blank)

Answer 14

manic phases

Question 15

The proponent for the Broaden and Build Model

Answer 15

Dr. Barbara Fredrickson

Question 16

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

Answer 16

negative to physical reactions, positive to cognitive reactions

Question 17

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

Answer 17

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

Question 18

3 theories of happiness

Answer 18

• need-goal satisfaction theories
• process-activity theories
• genetic-personality predisposition

Question 19

This theory claims that the reduction of tension leads to happiness

Answer 19

need-goal satisfaction theories

Question 20

This theory claims that engaging in particular life activities generate happiness

Answer 20

process-activity theories

Question 21

This theory claims that happiness is biologically determined

Answer 21

genetic-personality predisposition

Question 22

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

Answer 22

psychological pursuits

Question 23

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

Answer 23

pursuing goals

Question 24

Genetic factors are said to contribute to (blank)

Answer 24

positive and negative emotionality

Question 25

4 kinds of emotional experiences

Answer 25

• emotion-focused coping
• emotional intelligence
• socio-emotional selectivity
• emotional storytelling

Question 26

This emotional experience involves actively moving towards a stressful encounter

Answer 26

emotion-focused coping

Question 27

True or False

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

Answer 27

false

small gaps may exist

Question 28

2 main benefits of emotion-focused coping

Answer 28

• expressing emotions provide short-term relief

- emotional processing help people learn more about what they feel

Question 29

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

Answer 29

emotional intelligence

Question 30

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

Answer 30

socioemotional selectivity theory

Question 31

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

Answer 31

• focus less on negative emotions
• engage more deeply with emotional content
• savor the positive in life

Question 32

This emotional experience refers to the written disclosure of emotional upheaval

Answer 32

emotional storytelling

Question 33

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

Answer 33

intense negative emotions