State of mind that is pleased in the possession of some good. It is the way in which life as a whole, or the most significant concepts of it, such as family or work, is evaluated and that has a broad impact on life as a whole.
Positive emotions are those that involve pleasant feelings, assessment of the situation As beneficial, they have a very short duration and mobilize scarce resources for their coping. The most basic are: happiness, love / affection and humor.
The happiness favors the reception and positive interpretation of the various environmental stimuli. It is not fleeting, like pleasure, but maintains a relative stability.
Happiness facilitates empathy, which favors the appearance of altruistic behaviors. Likewise, it favors cognitive performance, problem solving, creativity, learning and memorization. Although it is a paradoxical reaction, since very intense states of joy can slow down the execution and even overlooking an important element in problem solving and can interfere with thinking creative.
- Triggers They are the successes or achievements, the achievement of the objectives that are intended. It is also produced by the congruence between what is desired and what is possessed, and in comparison with other people.
- Cognitive processing the situation of very low surprise and with a certain degree of control. The intrinsic liking of it is very high. The expectations that the consequences would actually pass were very high. The event helps to achieve the intended goals and is consistent with the person's plans. Finally, it mobilizes a very low need for coping. Assessment of the possibility of facing the situation: The causal motive is understood to be one's own intention or that of other people. The probability of living in such a situation is highly valued.
Subjective effects: Includes episodes of episodes of joy. It is a pleasant and desirable state of feeling of well-being and tranquility. Produces increases in self-esteem and self-confidence. It increases the sensations of rest and encourages the availability to face new tasks.
Physiological Effects: Moderate autonomic NS effects are increased heart rate, moderate rises in blood pressure systolic and diastolic, skin conductance and certain reductions in blood volume and temperature peripheral.
Effects on somatic NS.
Increased activity of the hypothalamus, septum, and tonsillar nucleus. This brain activity inhibits negative feelings and increases the flow of available energy.
Coping. Increased ability to enjoy life. Generates positive attitudes towards oneself and others, favors altruism and empathy. Establishes connections and favors interpersonal relationships. Feelings of vigor, competition, transcendence and freedom. It favors cognitive and learning processes, curiosity and mental flexibility.
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