Sarah is a computer programmer at a large tech company. In the morning she has a positive interaction with a supervisor, and in the afternoon she solves a technical problem with some code that has been bothering her for weeks. Which theory might explain this process?

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The broaden-and-build theory suggests that positive experiences can broaden an individual's thought-action repertoire, leading to long-term development and increased well-being. The positive interaction with the supervisor and the successful problem-solving experience may have contributed to Sarah's overall well-being and development as a computer programmer.

Sarah Is a Computer Programmer at a Large Tech Company