Popular Theory of the 6 Basic Emotions by Paul Ekman

The word emotion is derived from the Latin word ‘mot’ which means ‘to move’. In this article we will go through the 6 Basic Emotions by Paul Ekman. Emotions are Read More …

Maslow’s 5 Need Hierarchy Theory of Motivation

Abraham Maslow is well known for Maslow’s Need Hierarchy Theory of Motivation. The theory includes basic 5 levels of needs. Non-fulfillment of these needs motivates a being to take action Read More …

What is Self Efficacy Theory?

Cambridge Dictionary meaning of .self’ is ‘the set of someone’s characteristics, such as personality and ability, that are not physical and make that person different from other people.’ Meaning of ‘efficacy’ is the ability to achieve something or produce Read More …

Cerebral (brain) lateralization of cognition and emotion

Cerebral (brain) lateralization of cognition and emotion What is Lateralization? The idea that the right and left hemispheres of the brain (cerebral cortex) are structurally and functionally asymmetrically, wherein some Read More …

PSYCHO-PHYSIOLOGICAL MEASURES

PSYCHO-PHYSIOLOGICAL MEASURES Electro-dermal Measures Electro-dermal measures measure the electrical activity of the skin surface in relation to various motivational-emotional situations. Skin conductance is obtained by applying weak electric current to Read More …

THE BROADEN-AND-BUILD THEORY OF POSITIVE EMOTIONS

THE BROADEN-AND-BUILD THEORY OF POSITIVE EMOTIONS Barbara L. Fredrickson Basic Proposition The broaden-and-build theory describes the form and function of a subset of positive emotions, including joy, interest, contentment and Read More …