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AP Psychology 4.7 Emotion Question Bank

Practise AP Psychology 4.7 emotion questions by applying broaden-and-build theory, cross-cultural evidence and learned display rules.

Syllabus
Effective Fall 2025
Course
AP Psychology

Exam points

  • apply broaden-and-build theory to positive emotions that expand social resources and well-being
  • interpret cross-cultural emotion data using universal expressions and learned display rules

Covered syllabus points

4.7.A—Explain how theories of emotion apply to behavior and mental processes4.7.B—Explain how social norms and experiences influence the expression of emotions

4.7 Emotion 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.

4.7 Emotion question 2

[Maximum number: 1]

While the data suggest that people across countries and cultures may be able to recognize many of the same emotions, other research shows that they may express emotions differently. These differences are thought be caused by

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A

conformity.

B

display rules.

C

ethnocentrism.

D

cognitive biases.

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