Emotions and the Limbic System Overview

Emotions

Biologically innate responses displayed through facial expressions.

Feelings

Psychological responses triggered by specific stimuli.

Automatic physiological response

Involuntary bodily reactions to emotional stimuli.

Altered arousal

Changes in physiological state due to emotions.

Associative learning

Learning that occurs through association of experiences.

Basic emotions

Six primary emotions: angry, afraid, disgusted, surprised, happy, sad.

Paul Ekman's studies

Research identifying universal facial expressions of emotions.

Limbic System

Brain structures involved in emotion regulation and memory.

Amygdala

Brain region critical for processing fear and emotions.

Prefrontal cortex

Region involved in decision making and emotional regulation.

Emotional Intelligence

Ability to recognize and manage emotions effectively.

Social relations

Interactions and relationships influenced by emotional understanding.

Impaired emotional learning

Difficulty in processing and understanding emotions.

Altered sense of danger

Distorted perception of threats due to emotional states.

Dysfunction conditions

Disorders linked to emotional regulation issues.

Psychological well-being

Overall mental health influenced by emotional intelligence.

Academic achievement

Success in education linked to emotional skills.

Social feelings

Emotions affecting interpersonal relationships and social behavior.

Amygdala

endocrine

ANS

Musculoskeletal

CNS

Limbic System

Prefrontal Cortex

Systems involved in emotions