Characteristics of emotions

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1. Every emotion is followed by physiological change such as rapid heartbeat, change in the pulse rate, change in blood pressure, and change in the facial expression, voice and body movements. Emotion is accompanied by a feeling of pleasantness and unpleasantness, following physiological changes. Emotions are subjective and purely individual. The same situation may evoke different emotions in different individuals. CHARACTERISTICS OF EMOTIONS

2. Emotions have wide range and are not restricted to a particular age period. They occur to children, adolescents and adults. Emotions rise suddenly. The passing away of emotions is, however slow, leaving behind an emotional state which lasts for some time. Emotions have swings. One emotion may give rise to another emotion and the two may get merged.

3. An emotion mostly raises when the organism faces a difficult situation or when the basic need is challenged or is not satisfied. In fact, a situation, real or imaginary, is always connected with an emotion. Children's emotions are not as natural and long-standing as those of adults. Their emotions are characterized by sudden and intense outburst, are more frequent and are easily expressed.

4. Examples of Emotions

5. Development of emotions

6. INTRAPERSONAL FUNCTIONS OF EMOTION Emotions Help us Act Quickly with minimum Conscious Awareness Emotions Prepare the Body for Immediate Action Emotions Influence Thoughts Emotions Motivate Future Behaviors   FUNCTIONS OF EMOTION

7. Emotional Expressions Facilitate Specific Behaviors in Perceivers Emotional Expressions Signal the Nature of Interpersonal Relationships Emotional Expressions Provide Incentives for Desired Social Behavior I NTERPERSONAL FUNCTIONS OF EMOTION

8. There are many things we take for granted in our daily lives. Modern human life is a colorful picture of many groups and individual lives woven together in a complex yet functional way.  Culture allows the group to meet basic needs of survival, pursue happiness and well-being, and derive meaning from life SOCIAL AND CULTURAL FUNCTIONS OF EMOTION