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In psychology, and in ordinary language, emotion is used to describe a state of a person. Examples of emotions are fear, anger, joy, hate; see list of emotions. Emotional state is related to mood, sometimes even identified with it, although emotions are generally considered to be more transient than moods.
Emotional state is sometimes thought of as being internal and unobservable. However, this is not an assertion which is supported by empirical evidence, since externally-visible changes almost always accompany emotional changes. Emotion is also sometimes regarded as the antithesis of reason; as is suggested by phrases such as appeal to emotion or don't let your emotions take over. Again, there is no empirical support for any generalization of this kind: indeed, anger or fear can often be thought of as a systematic response to observed facts. In any case, it should be clear that the relation between logic and argument on the one hand and emotion on the other, is one which merits careful study.
It is not even clear whether emotion is a purely human phenomenon, since animals seem to exhibit conditions which resemble emotional responses such as anger, fear or sadness.
Much of what can be said about emotions, as well as the history of what has been said about them, is conditioned by culture and even politics. That is to say specific emotional responses may be influenced by cultural norms of propriety. This methodological relativity is entirely different from the question of whether emotions are universal or are culturally determined.
Since humans can experience such a wide range of emotion, many have developed schemes for classifying emotion so that it can be better understood.
The basic states of Commedia dell'arte are fear, anger, sorrow, and joy.
Emotions are in this view a complex of motivational factors which force us to act in a certain way. The conscious mind can actively change the emotions by changing our "belief" or "unconsciousness" out of which the emotions come from (if you believe you're being attacked by a giant monster, you will feel fear, if you are being attacked by a giant monster but are not aware of it, you will feel safe).
Emotions are generally regarded as an indicator of mental healthMental health mental hygiene and mental wellness are all terms used to describe the absence of mental illness. It has been suggested by some that mental wellness can be a positive attribute, such that a person can become more "mentally healthy" even if th. For example a wide class of psychiatric disorders relating to mood are classified as affective disorder s. DepressionIt is common to feel sad, discouraged, or "down" once in a while, and anyone in this state might say they are suffering from depression. But for some people, this mood persists. For depression, or any other condition, to be termed "clinical" it must reach for instance, is an affective disorder with a range of symptoms such as the prolonged and painful experience of sadness. On the other hand individuals that are incapable of experiencing emotions such as sadness or anger are referred to as suffering from emotional poverty reflective of many personality disorderPersonality disorders form a class of mental disorders that are characterized by longlasting rigid patterns of thought and behaviour. Because of the inflexibility and pervasiveness of these patterns, they can cause serious problems and impairment of functs. Repression and/or Suppression of emotions is believed by some to be harmful to physical health.
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