Emotions are complex reactions of the body and mind, they are responses
to internal and external events that happen to a person and affect his
thoughts, behavior and physical sensation.
Emotions can start from joy and end with sadness, we do not look at
different poles but opposite ones.
Dealing with emotions plays a fundamental role in how we discover the
world and interact with others and form our vision of our motives and the
reasons for our behaviors.
The components of emotions are what help us manage our emotional
experiences and deal with them more effectively. They can be classified
into four basic components:
1- Subjective experience, which is to be able to classify feelings under one
of the six types of feelings (happiness, sadness, fear, anger, disgust,
surprise).
2- Physiological response, which includes the physical changes that occur
in our bodies in response to an emotion, such as sweating, a change in
breathing rate, an increase in heart rate, etc.
3- Behavioral or expressive response, which is the external expression of
feelings through facial expressions, body language, and actions. Through
which we show others our feelings.
4- Cognitive evaluation, which is the result of our emotional response to
interpreting or evaluating any situation, and this includes our perception,
thoughts, and beliefs.
There is nothing that classifies feelings as good or bad. There are events
that provoke feelings of joy and comfort, for example, and others that
provoke feelings of sadness and discomfort.
There are six basic divisions or types of feelings, which are:
1- Happiness that:
Helps in rapid assessment and response to changes in the
environment.
Encourages social bonds and cooperation.
Stimulates the pursuit of activities that bring pleasure.
Indicates that a person’s needs have been met.
2- Sadness that:
Indicates a need for support and comfort.
Promotes reflection and personal growth.
Encourages seeking help from others.
3- Fear that:
Stimulates and activates the fight or flight response to protect
against danger.
Increases awareness and focus.
Stimulates caution or avoidance of threatening situations.
4- Anger that:
Indicates that boundaries have been crossed and goals have not
been achieved.
Stimulates and activates the treatment of anxiety or problems.
Reinforces assertiveness and taking action in all conflicts.
5- Disgust that:
Protects against harmful situations or substances.
Encourages avoidance of things that cause disease and harm.
Helps maintain social and moral standards.
6- Surprise that:
Draws attention to new and unexpected events.
Enhances learning and adaptation.
