One Theory Suggests That Positive Emotions Function to Buffer People

question 104

Multiple Choice

One theory suggests that positive emotions function to buffer people against future "hard times" by expanding people's current attention and mind-set (e.g., making them relatively creative, exploratory, and adventurous) . This theory is known as ____.

• A) the broaden-and-build theory
• B) the hedonic treadmill theory
• C) the affect-as-information hypothesis
• D) excitation transfer

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Definitions:

Canadians

Citizens of Canada or individuals who reside in Canada, known for their diverse cultural backgrounds.

Physical Gestures

Nonverbal movements or signals that individuals use to communicate intentions or emotions.

Language Differences

Variations in speech, vocabulary, grammar, and communication styles among people, which can influence understanding, interactions, and the effectiveness of communication in diverse settings.

Basic Emotions

Fundamental feelings that humans experience, such as happiness, sadness, fear, anger, surprise, and disgust, considered universal.