What theory states that positive emotions lead to non specific action tendencies?
Broaden & build theory
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What is the definition of an undoing hypothesis?
Positive emotions help restore well-being after a negative emotion
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Which theory suggests that building up positive emotions within a person will tend to broaden that person's creative openness, understanding & behaviour?
Broaden & build theory
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What is the definition of the happiness set-point?
People have an average level of happiness (set point) that they return to after temporary highs/lows
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What is the difference between moods & emotions?
Moods are more diffuse, global & pervasive than emotions
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Joy can make us more curious, open-minded & exploratory. What is this an example of?
How positive emotions can lead to non-specific action tendencies
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Studies have found that when people are in a certain mood, it is easier to recall memories that fit in with that mood. What is the name of this phenomenon?
Mood congruent recall
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What does the term homeostasis mean?
A state of equilibrium where a person is not compelled to act in a certain way
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Lizzie studies Psychology because she finds it fascinating. What type of motivation is this?
Intrinsic motivation
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Joe tidies his room because he wants to avoid punishment from his parents. What type of motivation is this?
Extinsic motivation
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What is the definition of an undoing hypothesis?
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Positive emotions help restore well-being after a negative emotion
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Which theory suggests that building up positive emotions within a person will tend to broaden that person's creative openness, understanding & behaviour?
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What is the definition of the happiness set-point?
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