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Emotions are strong feelings that trigger changes in the psychological and physical human aspects that influence behavior and
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Emotions
Emotions are strong feelings that trigger changes in the psychological and physical human aspects that influence behavior and thoughts. Emotions are linked to the actions, thoughts and feelings of an individual, which, in turn, determine the personality, motivation, and mood. Emotions also affect various aspects of an individual and act as indicators of what goes on in an individual’s life. The neurological, psychological and cognitive theories attempt to explain the source of emotions.
Physiological theories propose that bodily reactions trigger emotions, cognitive theories propose that thoughts and mental activities cause emotions and the neurological theories suggest that the brain activities cause emotions. Some people believe that the soul rather than the brain controls emotions. By contrast, emotions control the holistic individual in behavior, thoughts, and actions. It is essential to express the emotions rather than bury them because they could be unhealthy and cause illnesses such as cancer. Emotions trigger a part of the brain to release chemicals, and the chemicals released due to positive emotions are different from those of negative emotions (Kurus Web).
The James-Lange Theory of Emotion supports the idea that emotions are a result of a psychological reaction to a situation. External stimuli trigger psychological reactions and the resultant emotions will be determined by an interpretation of the events. For example, the fight or flight experience when one is in danger, is an example of this theory where one decides to flee from danger or stay on and face the problem. The fight or flight mechanism is associated with the hypothalamus in the brain, which stimulates the release of chemicals such as cortisol, adrenaline, and noradrenaline that prepare for the looming danger. Consequently, the chemical trigger responses such as pupil dilation, sweating, increased respiration rate and quickened impulses among other feelings. These prepare the body to fight or flee bypassing the rational decision of the mind. Schachter-Singer Theory suggests that psychological arousals occur first and the individual seeks an explanation to the event from the environment. The resultant emotion depends on the sought explanation from the environment. For example, when one is in a crowd, the resultant emotions are determined by the actions of the mob. A music concert will trigger happiness and excitement while an angry mob will trigger anger and rowdiness.
The brain is the central point where emotions are controlled because the hypothalamus, a region that releases the chemicals linked to emotions, is located in the brain. The sensory organs of the body respond to stimuli from the environment and send the messages to the brain via the nerves. The messages are then interpreted by the brain, triggering certain chemicals to be released by the hypothalamus. Positive messages cause the release of chemicals that trigger emotions such as excitement, happiness, love, acceptance and contentedness. By contrast, negative messages cause the release of chemicals that trigger negative emotions such as sadness, stress, anger, anxiety, fear, and depression among others. The triggered emotions, in turn, determine the mood, motivation and personality of an individual. For example, sadness will determine the mood while acceptance and appreciation will cause motivation (Kurus Web).
From the above biological explanation, the brain seems to be in more control of emotions than the soul. The soul is a spiritual or immortal part of human beings, and it triggers some emotions in the subconscious mind. The soul may trigger emotions related to past events such as remorse or death when one remembers the event, causing sadness or sorrow. However, the brain and not the soul trigger a majority of the emotions expressed by an individual.
Work Cited
Kurus, Mary. Emotions – How To Understand, Identify Release Your Emotions. M.K. Projects International, 2002. Web. 21 April 2014.
Emotional Self-Awareness
Emotional Self-Awareness
DEFINITION:
Emotional self-awareness is the ability to recognize your feelings, differentiate between them, know why you are feeling these feelings, and recognize the impact your feelings have on others around you. (Stein 64)
Self-Assessment
Question 1
I went to school and tried to ask the secretary about my missing marks. She told me that I should come later that day, when it went back she again told me she has no time to help students. I was in anger.
list of the circumstances that seemed to trigger that feeling list the bodily sensations that accompanied it list your internal dialogue or self-talk associated with it
Being slapped
Being abused
Someone falling to meet his promise to me
Slapping someone
Stress
Depression
I started crying as this is the response from anger
I started abusing the person
I went away
Question 2
Happiness
list of the circumstances that seemed to trigger that feeling list the bodily sensations that accompanied it list your internal dialogue or self-talk associated with it
After getting good grades
After graduating
During my birthday
Jumping up and down
Being in laughter
Good actions such as helping others gain the same Giving thanks to all that supported this
Fear
list of the circumstances that seemed to trigger that feeling list the bodily sensations that accompanied it list your internal dialogue or self-talk associated with it
Doing something against the law
Being in a secure place Running away
Crying
Calling for help Calling for help to the people wo can offer support
Anxiety
list of the circumstances that seemed to trigger that feeling list the bodily sensations that accompanied it list your internal dialogue or self-talk associated with it
knowing something but not and left in suspense
when knowing the truth calming very down in fear
coming or asking more of information and data I asked to know more of all the actions that could reduce anxiety
Sadness
list of the circumstances that seemed to trigger that feeling list the bodily sensations that accompanied it list your internal dialogue or self-talk associated with it
Death of beloved
Property loss
Failing in an exam Crying and becoming introvert
Regrating follows Lead to stress and depression
3.Review the list of feelings and rank the intensity of each on a scale of one to 10. Which feeling do you tend to experience most intensely.
Anger: Mild
Happiness: Intense
Fear: Mild
Anxiety: Mild
Sadness: Intense
4.For each of the five situations you recorded, was the outcome reasonably good, somewhat neutral, or something you regret and believe or wish you could have handled better? If it was neutral or unsatisfactory, write down ways in which your feeling might prevented you from getting a better result.
My feeling were neutral:
I could have relaxed first before answering
I could have answered the audience in a best way
I could have made use of the sixth sense
5. List some of the emotions that you’re generally more aware of than others. For example, do you usually notice the negative side of the equation (when you are angry or sad), or do good times and happy experiences make an equally strong impression?
Yes. I consider negative sides of the story.
6.Next, make a list of the people in your life who are most likely to trigger these feelings.
Friends
Parents
Business partners
Emotional intelligence Reflection
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Emotional intelligence: Reflection
Emotional intelligence is a very crucial element of human psychology. It demonstrates the ability of an individual in identification, evaluation and control of his or her emotions; and be able to appreciate and manage others’ emotions.
As a reflection, I consider myself as being emotionally intelligent. I have self-awareness traits as I am able to recognize my emotions, why they occur and their origins. For example, I fully understand my strengths and weaknesses in life. I am therefore able to fully recognize any stress trigger and deal with them effectively to avoid any emotional breakdown and mental torture. While I am not easy to influence, I have become an open minded person who is ready to learn and adapt to new ideas.
In relation to others around me, I easily talk to them and understand them. When I disagree with any of them, I act calmly and listen to them. As a learning leader, I have always ensured that I balance my needs against those of others. When I lead a group, I try to be impartial and avoid any impulsivity. I am also socially aware of my surrounding. I mange my social awareness by attuning myself to the emotions of other people, their concerns and adapt to social cues whenever there is need to do so.
I have always taken into account aspects of self-management in my life. This has enabled me ti have self-control and be self-disciplined. For example, when excited after a very successful achievement, I always try to avoid self-gratification and self-congratulation. Awareness of my emotions has enabled to get along well with other people, and manage conflict effectively. This trait has also enhanced my communication skills and peer influence.