Author Question: In reviewing the literature on positive emotions, the author of the textbook concludes that a. ... (Read 12 times)

itsmyluck · **on:** Jun 21, 2018

In reviewing the literature on positive emotions, the author of the textbook concludes that

a. well being was not related so much to level of positive emotions as to the level of broad-mindedness.
b. the amount of distress an individual experienced was related to how broad-minded their coping style was.
c. subjects who relied on broad-minded coping experienced fewer negative emotions.
d. positive emotions led to a broader way of thinking, which in turn led to broader way of coping.

Question 2

The general expectation that good things will happen in the future is labeled as

a. dispositional optimism.
b. genetic optimism.
c. the Pollyanna Syndrome.
d. positively biased expectations.

dreamfighter72 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: d: positive emotions led to a broader way of thinking, which in turn led to broader way of coping.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a: Dispositional optimism.