Emotions and Emotional Intelligence

Flashcards covering key concepts from the lecture notes on emotions and emotional intelligence.

Emotion

A subjective state of our feelings that involves individual experience, expression, and physiological responses.

Emotional Expression

The way we display an emotion, including nonverbal and verbal behaviors.

Intrapersonal Functions

Emotions that occur within ourselves, helping us make rapid decisions about our actions.

Interpersonal Functions

Emotions that occur between individuals, reflected through facial expressions, tone of voice, gestures, and body postures.

Social and Cultural Functions

Emotions shared within a society, influenced by cultural backgrounds that dictate behavior management.

Emotional Intelligence (EI)

The ability to recognize, interpret, and regulate your emotions and understand those of others.

Self-Awareness

The ability to recognize and understand your own emotions, including awareness of how your actions affect others.

Self-Regulation

Expressing emotions appropriately and managing conflict, demonstrating flexibility and responsibility.

Social Skills

The ability to interact well with others, build relationships, and communicate effectively.

Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of others, recognizing their emotional states.

Motivation

An intrinsic drive to achieve goals beyond external rewards, characterized by commitment and initiative.