Essay on emotions

After reading this essay you will learn about:- 1. Nature and Characteristics of Emotions 2. Theories of Emotions 3. Neural and Physiological Basis 4. Functions 5. Development 6. Judgement 7. Disruptive Role 8. Measurement. Essay # 1.

Essay. What are Emotions? However, experts say that emotions are our mental state along with facial expressions, actions or physical changes. They are related to our mood, but differ from it, as they are short lived feelings with a clear object and mood is a more general feeling and lasts longer.

Emotions are feelings such as happiness, disappointment and sorrow that generally have both physiological and cognitive elements that influence behaviour. The word emotion is derived from the Latin word ‘Emover’ which means to stir up’ or to excite’.

Emotions are a grand part of life when they include feelings of euphoria, happiness, content and satisfaction, but emotions such as loneliness, sadness, grief, bereavement, are not so welcome at the emotional door. Emotions seem to be a natural born part of life, adapted to what one has been taught throughout their life, while other emotions