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Which of the following is most likely to be experienced during a positivity offset?
 
  A) nervousness
  B) depression
  C) stress
  D) anxiety
  E) relaxation

Question 2

________ refers to the tendency of most individuals to experience a mildly positive mood at zero input when nothing in particular is going on.
 
  A) Low positive affect
  B) Positivity offset
  C) Blunted affect
  D) Negativity bias
  E) Residual positivity


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Answer to Question 1

E
Explanation: E) Positivity offset is defined as the tendency of most individuals to experience a mildly positive mood at zero input. Relaxation is an example of a mildly positive mood.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: B) Positivity offset means that at zero input, most individuals experience a mildly positive mood. For most people, positive moods are somewhat more common than negative moods.



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