AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

STRESS AND ILLNESS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why are there more negative core emotions than positive?
A
for protection
B
so you cannot get cancer
C
so you will not develop a mental disorder
D
none of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -That’s because of something called the negativity bias. The negativity bias is a natural human tendency to pay more attention to negative emotions than to positive ones. It makes sense when you think about it: Negative emotions call our attention to problems-problems we might need to deal with quickly.

Detailed explanation-2: -Negative emotions can come from a triggering event, such as an overwhelming workload. Your thoughts surrounding an event also play a role. The way that you interpret what happened can alter how you experience the event and whether or not it causes stress.

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