Emotion
Emotion
Emotion (/ɪˈmoʊʃ(ə)n/) is a complex psychological state that involves three distinct components: a subjective experience, a physiological response, and a behavioral or expressive response.
Etymology
The term "emotion" was introduced into academic discussion as a catch-all term to passions, sentiments and affections. It comes from the French word "émotion", which is derived from the Latin "emotio", meaning "a moving out, agitation."
Definition
Emotion is often intertwined with mood, temperament, personality, disposition, and motivation. It is a mental state that arises spontaneously rather than through conscious effort and is often accompanied by physiological changes.
Types of Emotions
There are several types of emotions that can be categorized in various ways. Some of the basic emotions include happiness, sadness, fear, disgust, surprise, and anger.
Theories of Emotion
There are several theories of emotion including the James-Lange theory, the Cannon-Bard theory, and the Schachter-Singer theory. These theories provide different explanations for how and why we experience emotions.
Emotion and Health
Emotions can have a significant impact on physical health. Chronic negative emotions such as stress, anxiety, and depression can lead to various health problems including heart disease, high blood pressure, and a weakened immune system.
Emotion Regulation
Emotion regulation is the ability to respond to the ongoing demands of experience with the range of emotions in a manner that is socially tolerable and sufficiently flexible to permit spontaneous reactions as well as the ability to delay spontaneous reactions as needed.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Emotion
- Wikipedia's article - Emotion
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