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The long-standing view in psychology is that positive emotions are conducive to creativity because they broaden the mind, whereas negative emotions are detrimental to creativity because they narrow one's focus.
- How do emotions affect creativity?
- What is emotional creativity?
- What are 3 examples of positive emotions?
- What is the build effect of positive emotions?
How do emotions affect creativity?
Joe Forgas[2], a social psychologist who studies emotion, affect, and mood, says that while positive moods promote creativity, flexibility, co-operation, and life satisfaction; sadness sharpens our attention, making us more focused and diligent.
What is emotional creativity?
The concept of emotional creativity is based on a social constructivist theory of emotion and refers to an individual's ability to experience and express novel, sincere, and effective mixtures of emotions.
What are 3 examples of positive emotions?
- Overview. Without understanding more of the nuance behind the phrase "feeling happy," we can miss opportunities for positive emotion in our life. ...
- Joy. When we are surprised or delighted with an unanticipated good thing, joy follows. ...
- Gratitude. ...
- Pride. ...
- Serenity. ...
- Interest. ...
- Amusement. ...
- Inspiration.
What is the build effect of positive emotions?
The broaden-and-build theory in positive psychology suggests that positive emotions (such as happiness, and perhaps interest and anticipation) broaden one's awareness and encourage novel, exploratory thoughts and actions. Over time, this broadened behavioral repertoire builds useful skills and psychological resources.
