Emotions Displayed:
- Happiness:
- Shown through: Smiles, laughter, body language that conveys warmth and openness
- Causes: Positive experiences, success, fulfillment, social connections
- Sadness:
- Shown through: Tears, downcast eyes, slumped posture, withdrawal
- Causes: Loss, disappointment, failure, separation
- Anger:
- Shown through: Frowning, clenched fists, aggressive body language
- Causes: Frustration, injustice, threatened ego
- Fear:
- Shown through: Wide eyes, rapid breathing, trembling, avoidance
- Causes: Threat to safety, danger, uncertainty
- Disgust:
- Shown through: Revolted facial expression, wrinkled nose, averted gaze
- Causes: Unpleasant experiences, moral disapproval, contamination
- Surprise:
- Shown through: Raised eyebrows, widened eyes, open mouth
- Causes: Unexpected events, novel experiences
How Emotions are Shown:
- Facial expressions: Universal and involuntary cues that express basic emotions (e.g., joy, sadness, anger, fear, disgust, surprise)
- Body language: Nonverbal cues such as posture, gestures, and movement that reflect emotional states
- Vocal cues: Tone of voice, volume, rate of speech, and other vocalizations can convey emotions
- Physiological responses: Changes in heart rate, breathing, and other bodily functions in response to emotions
What Brings About These Emotions:
- Cognitive appraisals: The way we interpret and evaluate situations influences the emotions we experience
- Past experiences: Previous emotional experiences shape our emotional responses to similar events
- Personality traits: Some individuals are more prone to certain emotions based on their inherent temperament
- Social and cultural factors: Cultural norms and expectations influence how emotions are expressed and experienced
- External stimuli: Environmental factors such as weather, music, or scents can trigger emotions
- Internal factors: Thoughts, memories, and physiological states can generate emotions within us
- Combination of factors: Emotions often arise from a complex interplay of multiple factors