The broaden-and-build model of emotion was proposed to describe the
A) the differences in emotional expression across cultures.
B) adaptiveness of positive emotion.
C) difference between high and low arousal emotions.
D) discrepancies between Plutchik's and Tompkins' models.

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The broaden-and-build model of emotion was proposed to explain the adaptiveness of positive emotions, suggesting that they broaden people's momentary thought-actions repertoires, which in turn builds their enduring personal resources. The other choices do not directly relate to the model.

The Broaden-And-Build Model of Emotion Was Proposed to Describe the