Positive Emotional States and Processes Flashcards
This refers to a person’s immediate physiological response to a stimulus
affect
Affect is based on an underlying sense of (blank)
arousal
This refers to emotional responses occurring as we become aware of our experiences and evaluate the situation
Emotion
Emotion involves (blank) and (need for (blank)
judgment; appraisal
This refers to general free-floating feelings that are more enduring
mood
Mood is a (blank) tied to expectations of (blank)
thought tied to expectations of future positive or negative affect
This refers to the outward expression of feelings and emotions
affect
This is a positive emotional state that is subjectively defined by each person
happiness
This is an individual’s appraisals of their own lives
subjective well-being
The formula for subjective well-being
positive affect + life satisfaction = subjective well-being
This refers to the sense of contentment and peace stemming from small gaps between wants and needs
life satisfaction
True or False
It is better to have excess positive emotions because they serve as resources in adverse situations
false
According to Dr. Alice Isen, experiencing this level of positive emotions are most beneficial
mild positive emotions
Excessive positive emotions result in (blank)
manic phases
The proponent for the Broaden and Build Model
Dr. Barbara Fredrickson
In the Broaden and Build Model, negative emotions are linked to (blank) while positive emotions are linked to (blank)
negative to physical reactions, positive to cognitive reactions
The cycle of positive emotions according to the Broaden and Build Model
positive emotions > novel thoughts activities, and relationships > building enduring personal resources > enhanced health, survival, and fulfillment
3 theories of happiness
- need-goal satisfaction theories
- process-activity theories
- genetic-personality predisposition
This theory claims that the reduction of tension leads to happiness
need-goal satisfaction theories
This theory claims that engaging in particular life activities generate happiness
process-activity theories
This theory claims that happiness is biologically determined
genetic-personality predisposition
In the need-goal satisfaction theory, happiness is a target of our (blank)
psychological pursuits
In the process-activity theory, happiness is generated from (blank)
pursuing goals
Genetic factors are said to contribute to (blank)
positive and negative emotionality
4 kinds of emotional experiences
- emotion-focused coping
- emotional intelligence
- socio-emotional selectivity
- emotional storytelling
This emotional experience involves actively moving towards a stressful encounter
emotion-focused coping
True or False
Even a small gap between emotional processing and emotional expression is detrimental to one’s well-being
false
small gaps may exist
2 main benefits of emotion-focused coping
- expressing emotions provide short-term relief
- emotional processing help people learn more about what they feel
This emotional experience refers to an array of non-cognitive capabilities, competencies, and skills
emotional intelligence
This emotional experience refers to where and how much energy is dedicated to our emotional goals
socioemotional selectivity theory
According to the socioemotional selectivity theory, older adults are more able to do 3 of the following
- focus less on negative emotions
- engage more deeply with emotional content
- savor the positive in life
This emotional experience refers to the written disclosure of emotional upheaval
emotional storytelling
Emotional storytelling serves as a useful way to process (blank)
intense negative emotions
