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.
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.
Compare individualistic and collectivistic cultures regarding emotional expression.
Individualistic cultures encourage open expression, while collectivistic cultures prioritize emotional control.