Negative Emotions Tend to Create Convergent Thinking, in Which a Person

question 113

Multiple Choice

Negative emotions tend to create convergent thinking, in which a person looks for a single solution to a problem. Positive emotions tend to create divergent thinking, in which someone thinks of multiple approaches to a problem. This difference seems adaptive because negative emotions tend to be produced by situations ____________ and positive emotions seem to be produced by situations ____________.

• A) of potential danger; of potential opportunity
• B) of potential opportunity; of potential danger
• C) requiring immediate responses; requiring delayed responses
• D) requiring delayed responses; requiring immediate responses

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Definitions:

Settling Down

The process of adopting a more stable and less erratic lifestyle, often associated with making long-term commitments in personal and professional domains.

Awakened

Refers to the state of being roused from sleep or gaining consciousness, or metaphorically, becoming aware of social or personal issues.

Threatened

A state or condition in which an individual feels at risk of harm or danger.

Intense Anxiety

A heightened state of excessive fear or apprehension, often with physical symptoms, that can significantly impair daily functioning.