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| − | In [[psychology]] and [[philosophy]], [[emotion]] is a subjective, conscious experience that is characterized primarily by psychophysiological expressions, biological reactions, and [[mental]] states. [[Emotion]] is often associated and considered reciprocally influential with mood, temperament, personality, disposition, and motivation, | + | In [[psychology]] and [[philosophy]], [[emotion]] is a subjective, [[conscious]] [[experience]] that is characterized primarily by psychophysiological expressions, biological reactions, and [[mental]] states. [[Emotion]] is often associated and considered reciprocally influential with mood, temperament, [[personality]], disposition, and [[motivation]], as well as influenced by hormones and neurotransmitters such as dopamine, noradrenaline, serotonin, oxytocin, cortisol and GABA. [[Emotion]] is often the driving force behind [[motivation]], positive or negative. An alternative definition of [[emotion]] is a "positive or negative [[experience]] that is associated with a particular pattern of {{Wiki|physiological}} activity." |
| − | The physiology of [[emotion]] is closely linked to arousal of the nervous system with various states and strengths of arousal relating, apparently, to particular [[emotions]]. Although those acting primarily on [[emotion]] may seem as if they are not thinking, cognition is an important aspect of [[emotion]], particularly the interpretation of events. For example, the experience of fear usually occurs in response to a threat. The cognition of danger and subsequent arousal of the nervous system (e.g. rapid heartbeat and breathing, sweating, muscle tension) is an integral component to the subsequent interpretation and labeling of that arousal as an emotional state. [[Emotion]] is also linked to behavioral tendency. | + | The {{Wiki|physiology}} of [[emotion]] is closely linked to arousal of the nervous system with various states and strengths of arousal relating, apparently, to particular [[emotions]]. Although those acting primarily on [[emotion]] may seem as if they are not [[thinking]], cognition is an important aspect of [[emotion]], particularly the interpretation of events. For example, the [[experience]] of {{Wiki|fear}} usually occurs in response to a threat. The cognition of [[danger]] and subsequent arousal of the nervous system (e.g. rapid heartbeat and breathing, sweating, muscle tension) is an integral component to the subsequent interpretation and labeling of that arousal as an [[emotional]] state. [[Emotion]] is also linked to behavioral tendency. |
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| + | Research on [[emotion]] has increased significantly over the past two decades with many fields contributing including [[psychology]], {{Wiki|neuroscience}}, [[medicine]], history, {{Wiki|sociology}}, and even {{Wiki|computer science}}. The numerous theories that attempt to explain the origin, neurobiology, [[experience]], and function of [[emotions]] have only fostered more intense research on this topic. The current research that is being conducted about the concept of [[emotion]] involves the development of materials that stimulate and elicit [[emotion]]. In addition PET scans and fMRI scans help study the affective processes in the brain. | ||
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Revision as of 06:15, 31 July 2013
In psychology and philosophy, emotion is a subjective, conscious experience that is characterized primarily by psychophysiological expressions, biological reactions, and mental states. Emotion is often associated and considered reciprocally influential with mood, temperament, personality, disposition, and motivation, as well as influenced by hormones and neurotransmitters such as dopamine, noradrenaline, serotonin, oxytocin, cortisol and GABA. Emotion is often the driving force behind motivation, positive or negative. An alternative definition of emotion is a "positive or negative experience that is associated with a particular pattern of physiological activity."
The physiology of emotion is closely linked to arousal of the nervous system with various states and strengths of arousal relating, apparently, to particular emotions. Although those acting primarily on emotion may seem as if they are not thinking, cognition is an important aspect of emotion, particularly the interpretation of events. For example, the experience of fear usually occurs in response to a threat. The cognition of danger and subsequent arousal of the nervous system (e.g. rapid heartbeat and breathing, sweating, muscle tension) is an integral component to the subsequent interpretation and labeling of that arousal as an emotional state. Emotion is also linked to behavioral tendency.
Research on emotion has increased significantly over the past two decades with many fields contributing including psychology, neuroscience, medicine, history, sociology, and even computer science. The numerous theories that attempt to explain the origin, neurobiology, experience, and function of emotions have only fostered more intense research on this topic. The current research that is being conducted about the concept of emotion involves the development of materials that stimulate and elicit emotion. In addition PET scans and fMRI scans help study the affective processes in the brain.
