Emotions
Behavior Cognition Emotion
How Do We Define “Emotions”? Physiological changes Nonverbal reactions Cognitive interpretations Verbal expressions
Emotions can be… Primary Secondary/ Mixed or and Intense Mild or
Many Things Can Influence How We Express Our Emotions: Culture Different emotional responses to different things Level of emotional expressiveness How we interpret others’ emotional expressions Gender Social Norms/Rules Social Roles Fear of Self-Disclosure Emotional Contagion
Some Suggestions For Expressing Your Emotions… Recognize your feelings Use your language to express how you’re really feeling When you have mixed emotions, express the different emotions Know that feelings don’t = actions Own your emotions (e.g., “I” language) Decide when and under what circumstances to express your emotions Express yourself clearly
How Emotionally Aware Are You?