Sophia, a team leader at a non-profit organization, has been encouraging her team to engage in activities such as team-building exercises and celebrating small victories. She has noticed that these activities not only improve her team's mood but also lead to increased creativity and cooperation in their projects.
According to the Broaden-and-Build Theory, which of the following best explains why promoting these activities might enhance Sophia's team's creativity and cooperation?
A. The theory suggests that positive emotions improve mood but have no significant impact on cognitive functions like creativity or cooperation.
B. The activities produce positive emotions directly increase productivity by providing immediate external rewards and incentives for high performance.
C. Positive emotions enhance job satisfaction, which in turn decreases the need for additional resources or support from the team.
D. These experiences expand individuals' cognitive and behavioral capacities, allowing them to build enduring personal resources such as social support and creativity.