Negative emotions tend to create convergent thinking, in which a person looks for a single solution to a problem. Positive emotions tend to create divergent thinking, in which someone thinks of multiple approaches to a problem. This difference seems adaptive because negative emotions tend to be produced by situations ____________ and positive emotions seem to be produced by situations ____________.
A) of potential danger; of potential opportunity
B) of potential opportunity; of potential danger
C) requiring immediate responses; requiring delayed responses
D) requiring delayed responses; requiring immediate responses

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Negative emotions such as fear or anxiety are often triggered by situations that pose a potential threat or danger, and therefore require a quick and focused response. In contrast, positive emotions such as joy or interest are often associated with situations that offer potential rewards or opportunities, which may require more open and exploratory thinking to identify multiple possible solutions.

Negative Emotions Tend to Create Convergent Thinking, in Which a Person