Define the Term "Emotion

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Essay

Define the term "emotion." What are the four common features of all emotions and what is the difference between expressive and instrumental behaviours? What are the possible adaptive functions of both positive and negative emotions?

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Definitions:

Principles of Psychology

Fundamental concepts, theories, and practices that underpin the study of the human mind and behavior.

The New Science

Often refers to modern fields of scientific inquiry that break traditional boundaries or introduce innovative methods.

The Abstract Mind

The abstract mind encompasses the cognitive ability to understand concepts that are not directly related to concrete physical experiences or objects.

Introspection

The examination of one's own thoughts and feelings, a reflective process that is internal and subjective.