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Emotions

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Psychology

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What is Emotion?

  • The word 'emotion' comes from the Latin word 'emovere', meaning 'to stir up' or 'to move'.
  • Emotions are internal feelings triggered by external or internal stimuli.
  • They are both psychological (feelings) and physiological (body changes).
2

General Characteristics of Emotions

  • Emotions are subjective and internal, not directly observable.
  • They vary in duration (short or long) and intensity (low or high).
  • Emotions are expressed through facial expressions, body language, and tone of voice.
3

Types of Emotions

  • Emotions are classified into basic (primary) and complex (secondary) types.
  • Basic emotions include happiness, sadness, anger, fear, surprise, and disgust.
  • Secondary emotions like guilt, shame, pride, and jealousy are shaped by culture and society.
4

Emotions and Physiology

  • Emotions cause physical changes in the body through the autonomic nervous system.
  • The sympathetic nervous system activates 'fight or flight' during fear or stress.
  • The parasympathetic nervous system calms the body after danger passes.

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Emotion comes from the Latin wordEmotions are subjectiveEmotions are divided into basic (primary)Emotions trigger changes in the bodyIt involves recognizing

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