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The role of positive emotions in positive psychology: The Broaden-and-Build Theory of Positive Emotions
Author: Barbara L. Fredrickson
American Psychologist
Date: 01/01/2001
Volume: 56
Issue: 3
Pages: 218-226
Annotation: A description of a new theoretical perspective on positive emotions situated within positive psychology. The broaden-and-build theory posits that experiences of positive emotions broaden people's momentary thought-action repertoires, which in turn serves to build their enduring personal resources, ranging from physical and intellectual resources to social and psychological resources.
Online Resources:
American Psychologist
Fredrickson Home Page
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