Emotions and Theories of Emotional Response

Reactions to events or cognitive feelings experienced by individuals.

Six primary emotions recognized universally: joy, sorrow, despair, loathing, frustration, surprise.

The personal feeling aspect of emotions that includes universal types.

Physical changes in the body associated with emotions, like heart rate increase.

The expression of emotions through body language or facial expressions.

Theory that emotions follow physical reactions to stimuli.

Theory proposing simultaneous emotional and physical reactions to stimuli.

A feeling of great pleasure and happiness, part of universal emotions.

A feeling of deep distress caused by loss, disappointment, or other misfortune.

An emotional reaction to something unexpected, one of the six universal emotions.

The process of assessing how an emotional event affects a person and how they will respond.

The initial assessment of an emotional event to determine its significance.

The follow-up evaluation of options and resources in response to the initial appraisal.

The explanation of reasons behind one's own or others' actions.

Blaming oneself for an action or event, indicating personal responsibility.

Blaming outside factors or other people for one's actions or events.

Emotions such as shame, guilt, and embarrassment resulting from self-attribution.

A person's consistent emotional disposition that affects performance.

The beneficial emotional state linked to enhanced task performance and helpful behaviors.

Emotions like anger or humiliation can impair work performance and quality.

Nonverbal signals that convey feelings, often universal across cultures.

The body's physical response to emotional stimuli, such as heart rate changes.

The evaluation process that perceives a situation as harmful or dangerous.

The evaluation of a situation as an opportunity for growth rather than a threat.

The method and effectiveness of conveying information during a crisis.

The role emotions play in public reactions during emergencies.

Using technology to identify physiological responses during specific tasks.

How negative emotions and conflicts can impact effectiveness in professional settings.

A research method where participants record experiences over time to analyze trends.

Emotional state linked to withdrawal and counterproductive actions at work.

Actions characterized by retreat or disengagement from work responsibilities.

Theory stating that performance improves with arousal up to an optimal point, beyond which it declines.

Increased mental engagement that can enhance performance to a certain level.

Decline in efficiency or effectiveness due to excessive arousal or stress.

Unintended incidents or injuries resulting from negative emotions among employees.

Actions that harm the organization or its members, such as sabotage.

Influence of adverse feelings on behaviors like absenteeism and reduced productivity.

The ideal level of stress or engagement that maximizes performance.