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Positive psychology

the theory that positive emotions broaden momentary thought-action repertoires and build lasting personal resources.

In positive psychology, broaden-and-build theory refers to the theory that positive emotions broaden momentary thought-action repertoires and build lasting personal resources. This meaning comes from Fredrickson (2001) in American Psychologist.[1]

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Fredrickson, B. L. (2001). The role of positive emotions in positive psychology: The broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions. American Psychologist, 56(3), 218-226. https://doi.org/10.1037/0003-066x.56.3.218

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