3. Joy
According to Principles of Psychology book, joy same like surprise, can not be sought directly. It seems to occur most intensely in moments that are
unplanned or unexpected. Joy may accompany triumph, creative effort, exercise, a good meal, or a chance meeting with an old friend. The experience of joy is
spontaneous. One may strive for it by engaging in pleasurable experiences and miss the mark. States of varying intensity related to joy are delight, happiness,
cheerfulness, and serenity. The signals of joy, especially the smile and laughter, provide a means for communication between infants and their caregivers.
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In responses to joyous emotion, for example, by laughter or excited behavior, efforts are made to prolong or continue the situation, and usually no
effort is made to avoid or end it.
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4. Love
Love is a deep sense of acceptance and commitment to some person, object, or activity. There are five different kinds of love, including parental love,
love between friends, love a child for his or her parents, patriotism or love of one’s homeland, and romantic love.
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Ibid, p.343
11
Henry E. Garrett 1961, op. cit, p. 187
12
Philip R. Newman and Barbara M. Newman, 1983,op. cit. p. 345
People bring out expressions of affectionate behavior in young children. Childish affection is exhibited in hugging, kissing, or patting; later such overt
responses tend to be replaced by verbal expressions of endearment.
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Negative Emotions, namely:
1. Fear
Fear comes from terror and panic to distraction and uncertainty. These emotions are produced by threat. The treat may be real such as that produced by a
violent storm. A person may become frightened by a shadow passing in front of the window. One internal may frighten oneself by fantasizing that a war might
start. And finally, the threat may be the loss of a source of comfort or support rather than the presence of a danger.
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2. Disgust
The emotion of disgust is similar to the experience of spoiled food. Anything that is foul, rotten, or dirty stimulates a sense of disgust. The experience
may include a shudder, nausea, a desire to spit or vomit, or a verbal “uch” or gagging sound. One common response to a disgusting act is to turn one’s face
away. Disgust includes loathing and revulsion at the high level of intensity and
dislike or boredom at the low level. The function of disgust is to signal contamination. A state of disgust can be stimulated by an idea or a personality
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Henry E. Garrett 1961, op. Cit, p.187
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Philip R. Newman and Barbara M. Newman, 1983,op. cit. p. 344
trait. One can even feel disgusted by one’s own thoughts or actions. When feelings of disgust are joined by feelings of anger, the outcome can be a very
hateful rejection.
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3. Anger
Anger is an emotion that is accompanied by high tension level. Muscles tighten, the face feels hot, and there is a rising feeling of energy and an impulse
toward action. The angrier the person becomes, the harder it is to restrain a desire for some kind of physical action.
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4. Sadness
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