Understanding Emotions in Health

What are emotions?

• Physical reactions to external stimuli

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

• Simple feelings that are always positive

• Random thoughts that occur in the mind

Which of the following is NOT one of the six basic emotions?

• Happiness

• Sadness

• Surprise

• Jealousy

Who is the psychologist known for identifying the six basic emotions?

• Sigmund Freud

• Paul Ekman

• Carl Jung

• B.F. Skinner

What role do emotions serve in human behavior?

• They have no significant role

• They help us to communicate with others and make decisions

• They only cause stress and anxiety

• They are purely for entertainment

Which of the following is a way to improve or maintain good emotional health?

• Ignoring your feelings

• Regular physical exercise

• Isolating yourself from others

• Avoiding all challenges

Which basic emotion is typically associated with a threat or danger?

• Happiness

• Fear

• Disgust

• Surprise

How can mindfulness contribute to emotional health?

• By increasing stress levels

• By helping individuals stay present and manage their emotions better

• By encouraging avoidance of emotions

• By promoting negative thinking

Which emotion is often linked to the experience of loss?

• Anger

• Sadness

• Joy

• Surprise

What is an effective way to express emotions healthily?

• Bottling them up

• Writing in a journal

• Yelling at others

• Ignoring them

Which of the following is a physiological response associated with emotions?

• Increased heart rate

• Daydreaming

• Sleeping

• Eating