All Flashcards
How can the broaden-and-build theory be applied to improve mental health?
Cultivating positive emotions can broaden awareness and build resources for better mental health.
How do cultural display rules affect interactions in a diverse workplace?
Understanding display rules helps avoid misinterpretations and promotes respectful communication.
How can understanding the adaptive functions of negative emotions help in coping with stress?
Recognizing that negative emotions help avoid danger allows for proactive problem-solving and stress reduction.
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.
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.