AP Psychology 4.7.A: Theories of Emotion
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.
4.7.A—Explain how theories of emotion apply to behavior and mental processes question 1
[Maximum number: 1]
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.
A
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