Emotions &Universal Expressions
Emotions are the color of what we go through in life
Emotions are not feelings or moods they are..
Sad, Contempt &Happy
Emotion Universal Psychological Theme
Sadness Loss of loved one or object
Contempt Moral Superiority
Happiness Goal attainment or accomplishment
Digust, Anger & Fear
Emotion Universal Psychological Theme
Disgust Contamination
Anger Goal Obstruction
Fear Threat to physical or Psychological well-being
Surprise!!!
Emotion Universal Psychological Theme
Surprise New or Novel Objects
Do ALL People Show Emotions in the same ways?
Emotions aren't only universally expressed, they are universally recognizable even if the word 'Emotion' may not be universal.
When these universal emotions are signaled the reaction, or the expressions of that emotion has a "physiological signature in the autonomic nervous system".
Studies conducted, have concluded there are more similarities to reactions across numerous cultures than there were differences.
Matsumoto, D. & Juang, L. (2013). Culture & psychology. (5th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.
A Special Thanks to..
-Matsumoto, D. & Juang, L. (2013). Culture & psychology. (5th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.
- Jeanne Segal, Ph.D., and Melinda Smith, M.A. Last updated: February 2015.
-No Author. (2015). SMORE:Design flyers to spread the word. Retrieved from https://www.smore.com/
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