3 Primary Emotions (Evolution)
Definition
These are the three basic emotions that have evolved in humans and animals for survival. They include fear, anger, and happiness.
Analogy
Think of these primary emotions as the basic colors on a painter's palette. Just like red, blue, and yellow can be mixed to create a wide range of other colors, these primary emotions can combine in different ways to produce all our complex emotional responses.
Related terms
Emotional Regulation: The ability to manage and respond to an emotional experience.
Mood: A temporary state of mind or feeling that is less intense than an emotion but lasts longer.
Affective Neuroscience: The study of the neural mechanisms of emotion.
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