Emotions That Are Associated with Actions That Helped Our Ancestors

question 504

Essay

Emotions that are associated with actions that helped our ancestors save their lives, but can which tend to narrow our focus during decision-making are our __________ emotions.

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Definitions:

Self-Awareness

Attention directed at the self.

Self-Control

The ability to regulate one's emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in the face of temptations and impulses.

Self-Presentation

Any behavior that seeks to convey some image of self or some information about the self to other people.

Self-Presentation

The process of controlling or influencing the perceptions others have of us.