POSITIVE NEGATIVE EMOTIONS

• according to cohn and fredrickson(2009)

  • positive emotions are brought about by pleasant or desirable situations and are good indicators of flourishing and optimal well-being
  • these result could result in joy, satisfaction, love, and trust
• negative emotions are result of unpleasant and distruptive events, these could result in the emotions of anger, envy, sadness, and fear
• some common positive emotions inlude


  love, joy, satifaction, contentmen, interest, amusement and happiness
• some common negative

  fear, anger, disgust, sadnes, and loneliness
• we also need negative emotions to send us messages that we need to do something about our situation