Which of the Following Is the Best Definition of Emotions

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best definition of emotions?

• A)Emotions are feelings.
• B)Emotions are states with physiological, cognitive, and behavioral components.
• C)Emotions are physiological states that are mediated by environmental events.
• D)Emotions are instinctive states of behavior that have ties to evolution and survival.

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Definitions:

Paul Ekman

A psychologist known for his work on the facial expressions and emotions, and the co-discoverer of microexpressions.

Facial Expressions

Visible changes in the face that convey emotions, intentions, or social information to others.

Emotions

Complex psychological states that involve three distinct components: a subjective experience, a physiological response, and a behavioral or expressive response.

William James

William James was an influential American psychologist and philosopher known for his contributions to functionalism and pragmatism, as well as his work on the psychology of habit.