How do positive emotions affect problem-solving skills?
Positive emotions boost creativity and problem-solving abilities.
How do negative emotions affect decision-making?
Negative emotions may impair decision-making and thinking.
How do positive emotions impact social bonds?
Positive emotions strengthen social bonds and relationships.
How do negative emotions impact relationships?
Negative emotions can strain relationships.
What is the effect of individualistic cultures on emotional expression?
Individualistic cultures may encourage open expression of emotions.
What is the effect of collectivistic cultures on emotional expression?
Collectivistic cultures may prioritize emotional control.
What is the facial-feedback hypothesis?
Facial expressions can influence how you feel; smiling can make you feel happier.
What is the broaden-and-build theory?
Positive emotions broaden awareness and encourage new thoughts/actions; negative emotions narrow focus.
Explain the concept of universal emotions.
Basic emotions (e.g., anger, happiness) that are possibly felt across all cultures, potentially for survival.
How do emotions differ from reasoning or knowledge?
Emotions are more about *feeling* than *thinking*, distinct from logical reasoning or factual knowledge.
What is the evolutionary perspective on emotions like anger, disgust, and sadness?
Anger evolved for protection, disgust for avoiding harm, and sadness for seeking support.
Define 'affect' in psychology.
Affect is another term used to describe emotions, encompassing the experience of feeling.
What are 'display rules'?
Cultural norms that dictate how emotions should be expressed in different settings.
What are 'elicitors' in emotion?
Specific things that trigger emotions; these can vary by culture.
