PER DEV | Emotions

Emotions

• helps with survival

• alert when natural need is not met

• helps in decision-making

• helps set boundaries

• helps communicate with others

Three Theories on Emotions

James-Lange Theory, Canon-Bond Theory, Schacter-Singer Theory

James-Lange Theory

emotions are caused by body after events and are interpretations of bodily response

Canon-Bond Theory

emotions are independent of physiology and bodily response and are affected by thoughts and outward behavior

Schacter-Singer Theory

emotions are both a body response and interpretation of it and are caused by situation and inner context

Happiness/Joy

pleasant feeling and well-being

Happiness/Joy | Physical Responses

smiling and contraction of orbital muscle around eyes

Anger

bitterness and resentment after being offended

Anger | Physical Response

tightening and narrowing of lips, glaring of eyes, thrusting of jaw

Disgust

condemnation of extreme displeasure

Disgust | Physical Response

narrowing of eyebrows, curling of upper lips, wrinkling of nose

Fear

anxiousness from sense of danger

Fear | Physical Response

drawing eyebrows together, opening of mouth, lips horizontally streched

Sadness

feeling of unhappiness

Sadness | Physical Response

drooping, dismayed eyes, pouting of lips

Surprise

upset/surprise caused by unexpected situation

Surprise | Physical Response

widening of eyes