Module 7 Emotional self

Emotion

A biological experience and response originating as sensations in the body, intense feelings controlled by chemicals released in response to triggers or events, leading to changes in physical state.

Feeling

The mental portrayal of bodily sensations during an emotion, subjective experiences framing the interpretation of emotions based on thoughts.

Mood

An affective state less specific and intense than emotions, influenced by various factors like environment, diet, and exercise, typically described with positive or negative valence.

Emotional Components

Include subjective feeling, action tendency, appraisal, motor, and physiological components, contributing to the experience and expression of emotions.

Theories of Emotions

Physiological, neurological, cognitive, and social theories explaining the mechanisms behind emotional responses and their formation.

Functions of Emotions

Adaptive, social, and motivational functions preparing the body for action, facilitating social interaction, and influencing motivation bidirectionally.

Emotional Intelligence

The ability to identify and manage one's own and others' emotions, including emotional awareness, harnessing emotions for tasks, and managing emotions effectively.

Emotion Regulation

The ability to manage and respond to emotional experiences effectively, involving unconscious strategies to cope with situations and adapt to environmental demands.