Question

which of the following is true about balancing positive and negative emotions?
we should try to eliminate all our negative emotions.
we should have one negative emotion for each positive emotion we experience.
our brains actually look more for positive information over negative during daily activity.
positive experiences activate a survival orientation.
ideally, we should try to have more positive experiences than negative.
question 4
1.5 pts
which of the following situations does not reflect mindfulness?
suzette takes a few minutes to think about her yoga routine before she starts to study for an exam.
joe notices that a truck several cars ahead of him on the road has braked.
during her break, keisha takes her coffee outside and looks at the cloud patterns.
pat is biking to school when someone cuts her off and causes her to fall. she gets up and starts kicking her bicycle.
jamil is in a heated argument with his friend, matthias, over a group project that is due this week. jamil steps back and takes several deep breaths before continuing.

Explanation:

1. For the first question: Negative emotions are a natural part of the human experience and cannot be completely eliminated. Having an equal number of positive and negative emotions is not a goal. Brains don't necessarily look more for positive information over negative. Positive experiences are related to well - being rather than survival orientation. It is beneficial to have more positive experiences than negative for overall mental health.
2. For the second question: Mindfulness involves being present in the moment, aware of one's thoughts, feelings, and surroundings without judgment. Suzette reflecting on her yoga routine, Joe noticing the truck braking, Keisha observing cloud patterns, and Jamil taking deep breaths are all mindful actions. Pat's reaction of kicking her bicycle after falling due to someone cutting her off is an impulsive reaction and not a mindful one.

Answer:

1. Ideally, we should try to have more positive experiences than negative.
2. Pat is biking to school when someone cuts her off and causes her to fall. She gets up and starts kicking her bicycle.