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