17 Examples: A List of Positive and Negative EmotionsĮxamples of positive and negative emotions will vary based on who you ask even the definition of an emotion can vary based on who answers the question. If an emotion discourages and drags you down, then it’s most likely a negative emotion. Negative emotions can be defined as “as an unpleasant or unhappy emotion which is evoked in individuals to express a negative effect towards an event or person” (Pam, 2013).
On the other hand, negative emotions are those that we typically do not find pleasurable to experience. The Oxford Handbook of Positive Psychology defines them as “ pleasant or desirable situational responses… distinct from pleasurable sensation and undifferentiated positive affect” (Cohn & Fredrickson, 2009).īasically, this definition is stating that positive emotions are pleasant responses to our environment (or our own internal dialogue) that are more complex and targeted than simple sensations. Positive emotions are emotions that we typically find pleasurable to experience. Given the heavy focus on feelings, it’s not surprising that we know quite a bit about them what is surprising is the lack of understanding around the necessity of both emotions for healthy functioning.
People have been studying emotions for thousands of years.
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