SOCPSY 2B03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Fraternities And Sororities, Prosocial Behavior, Reciprocal Altruism
31 Jan 2020
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What is broadened in the broaden-and-built theory of positive emotions: cognitive repertoire, behavioral repertoire, personal experiences (ex: social) Find about other-focused vs. self-focused kindness: other-focused kindness increased positive emotions and flourishing. Subjective well-being is defined as high life satisfaction, frequent positive emotions, and infrequent negative emotions = true. Genetics do not contribute to individual variation in swb = false. The finding that people who lose their job may experience a permanent decrease in swb is evidence that supports set point theory = false. Individuals base their swb on fulfilling needs for independence, while collectivists base their swb on fulfilling needs for interdependence = true. Swb is higher in wealthier nations = true. Gratitude lists: relative to control conditions, students in the gratitude condition reported, enhanced swb, better health, more time exercising, fewer physical health problems. Improved quantity and quality of sleep: more emotional support.
