Affective sensation
Affective Sensation
Affective sensation (pronunciation: /əˈfektiv senˈsāSH(ə)n/) is a term used in psychology and neuroscience to describe the subjective feelings or emotions that are associated with sensory experiences.
Etymology
The term 'affective sensation' is derived from the Latin word 'affectus', meaning 'emotion', and the Latin word 'sensatio', meaning 'perception' or 'sensation'.
Definition
Affective sensation refers to the emotional response or feeling that is associated with a sensory experience. This can include feelings of pleasure or displeasure, comfort or discomfort, and attraction or repulsion. Affective sensations are thought to play a key role in motivation and decision-making, as they can influence our preferences and choices.
Related Terms
- Affect (psychology): A term used in psychology to refer to the experience of feeling or emotion.
- Sensation (psychology): The process by which our sensory receptors and nervous system receive and represent stimulus energies from our environment.
- Emotion: A complex state of feeling that results in physical and psychological changes that influence thought and behavior.
- Perception: The process of recognizing and interpreting sensory stimuli.
- Motivation: The process that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented behaviors.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Affective sensation
- Wikipedia's article - Affective sensation
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