Barbara Fredrickson is a psychology professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In 1998, she coined the broaden-and-build theory in positive psychology suggesting that “positive emotions (including interest, love, joy, contentment) broaden one’s awareness and encourage novel, exploratory thoughts and actions. Over time, this broadened behavioral repertoire builds useful skills and psychological resources.” The resources she refers to can range … Continue reading What is the Broaden-and-Build Theory of Positive Emotions?