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Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Psychology

25 flashcards for Emotions (Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Psychology) to test yourself on key terms and facts. Sample: "What is an emotion?"

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Introduction to EmotionsTypes of EmotionsCharacteristics of Emotions
Card 1Introduction to Emotions

What is an emotion?

Answer

An emotion is a complex psychological and physiological state that arises in response to a stimulus or situation. It involves feelings, bodily changes, and behavioral expressions. For example, feeling…

Card 2Introduction to Emotions

From which Latin word is the term 'emotion' derived?

Answer

The word 'emotion' comes from the Latin word 'emovere', which means 'to stir up', 'excite', or 'move'. This reflects how emotions stir our mind and body.

Card 3Types of Emotions

Give three examples of basic emotions.

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Three examples of basic emotions are happiness, sadness, and fear. These are universal emotions experienced by people across cultures in response to similar situations.

Card 4Types of Emotions

What are secondary emotions? Give two examples.

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Secondary emotions are complex emotions shaped by social and cultural experiences. They are harder to recognize and often combine basic emotions. Examples include guilt, shame, jealousy, and pride.

Card 5Types of Emotions

What are positive emotions? How do they help us?

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Positive emotions are feelings like joy, interest, and pride that arise from fulfilling desires. They help us move toward what we want, improve well-being, and strengthen relationships. For example, f…

Card 6Types of Emotions

What are negative emotions? What purpose do they serve?

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Negative emotions like anger, fear, and sadness arise from hidden fears or threats. They help us move away from danger or unwanted situations. For example, fear helps us escape from danger, while sadn…

Card 7Characteristics of Emotions

List six general characteristics of emotions.

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1. Subjective experience – internal feeling not directly visible. 2. Duration and intensity – can be short or long, mild or strong. 3. Expressed through face, body, voice. 4. Can block logical reasoni…

Card 8Characteristics of Emotions

Why are emotions considered subjective experiences?

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Emotions are subjective because they are internal feelings that vary from person to person and cannot be directly observed. Only the individual knows exactly how they feel, though others can infer fro…

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What are the important topics in Emotions for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Psychology?
Key topics in Emotions include What is Emotion?, General Characteristics of Emotions, Types of Emotions, Emotions and Physiology. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam.
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There are 25 flashcards for Emotions covering key definitions, facts and ideas. A few sample cards are shown on this page.
How should I revise Emotions for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 45 practice questions on Emotions. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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