AP Psychology 4.7 A Explain How Theories of Emotion Apply to Behavior and Mental Processes Questions

Practise AP Psychology 4.7.A by using emotion theories to explain how positive affect can broaden awareness, encourage new actions and strengthen well-being.

Syllabus
Effective Fall 2025
Course
AP Psychology

Exam points

  • Apply broaden-and-build theory to explain how positive affect prompts new actions, friendships and well-being.

AP Psychology 4.7 A Explain How Theories of Emotion Apply to Behavior and Mental Processes Questions question 1

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Feeling happy and upbeat as she started college, Lila joined new organizations and made new, close friends. These actions led her to feel fulfilled and reinforced her sense of well-being. This pattern is best explained by the

A

broaden-and-build theory.

B

tend-and-befriend theory.

C

cognitive theory of emotion.

D

psychosocial theory.

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