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Which among the following is not a positive emotion?

• disappointment

• submission

Answer explanation

Anticipation, surprise, and submission are positive emotions. Disappointment is a mixed emotion from a primary emotion of sadness.

Who is the proponent of the ‘broaden-and-build’ theory?

• Barbara Friedrickson

• Richard Lazarus

Answer explanation

Barbara Friedrickson is the proponent of the ‘broaden-and-build’ theory which emphasizes the significant contribution of positive emotion.

If we are experiencing strong emotions, why do we have to consider the time (and sometimes even wait) and the place if we want to express our emotions constructively?

• it lessens the possibility of saying or doing things which you will regret later

  it is convenient to both parties

• we can be more subjective

  we can think the only solution to offer

Answer explanation

We tend to react on strong emotions, however, more often, it does not end positively, and the result is not beneficial to both parties. It is best to wait and think of the most appropriate emotional expression, and the best time when the recipient of the message is prepared to listen to you. In that way, you become more objective and reduce the chance of saying or doing things that you will regret later.

Which of the following shows the benefit of positive emotion?

• promotes resiliencymakes us & more likely to do other productive activities and be more creative

• makes us try risky and challenging tasks

  makes us challenge our beliefs

Answer explanation

Positive emotional experiences increase the number of other positive emotions and improve thinking and attention which makes a person creative. It can also increase the ability to cope with life’s challenges and hardships, while the negative emotions decrease the level of resiliency. Positive emotions can facilitate the ‘bouncing back’ after an unpleasant situation.

Which among the benefits of positive emotion is explained by this scenario? Mary Ann was 17 years old when she was diagnosed to have leukemia. Her parents maintained their positive disposition and requested all relatives and friends who would visit only to share good news and something to laugh about. The happy moments helped Mary Ann cope with the chemotherapy sessions. After two years, she was declared cancer-free.

• It can overcome negative emotions. In situations where negative emotions are occurring, the deliberate experience of positive emotions can serve to undo the negative effects.

• It can prompt an upward development towards improved mental and emotional health.

Answer explanation

Positive emotional expressions can overcome negative emotions. In situations where negative emotions are occurring, the deliberate experience of positive emotions can serve to undo the negative effects.

For example, the care and love expressed by a loved one can reduce and eventually eliminate the negative stress experienced at work.

Which of following are considered as factors that affect the differences in emotional expressions?

• gender

  social roles

• heredity

Answer explanation

Various factors influence emotional expression including cultural and gender differences, fear of self-disclosure, social roles, and emotional contagion.

How can we counter the unproductive effects of negative emotions?

• think of at least three positive emotions you experienced in the past

• express it out by crying all day long

  post your feelings on social media

Answer explanation

It is recommended that for every one negative emotion; one must have at least three positive ones to maintain the balance.

Based on the topics discussed, how expressive men can be?

• Men tend to brag about their strengths

  Men tend to open up to the woman they love

• Men open up easily with their male friends

  Men express their emotions more often in the social media

Answer explanation

Men are less likely to share these emotions especially with their male friends but tend to open up to the woman they love. They also tend to brag about their strengths to others, if given the opportunity.

Why do we need to identify our emotions accurately?

• recognizing emotions is the first in understanding them

  so as not to underrate or overrate our emotional experiences

• to increase our emotional vocabulary

  so we can express it immediately

Answer explanation

Identification and labeling of emotion are important to have an accurate and constructive emotional expression. This avoids mistake and misunderstanding due to underrating and overrating of the emotional experience

Your cousin Jamie spent his vacation with your family. He is so timid and rarely talks. He was brought up in the USA. Sometimes, you feel annoyed when he is not answering your questions. What can you infer as regards his emotional expression?

• He is influenced by the culture where he grew up.

• He does not understand you.

  He misses his family.

Answer explanation

Countries with collectivistic culture value harmony and good interpersonal relationships among the members of their ‘in-group’. While countries with highly individualistic cultures, disclose their emotions only to people who are close to them.