1. The Nature of Emotion
By Maureen Butcher

2. What is the Nature of Emotion?
The Nature of Emotions is where the emotion begins.
Emotions begin in our brain, before we actually label an emotion or feeling.
Stress
Fear
Love

3. Stress Chemical Imbalance of neurotransmitters in our brain
Limited # of Neurotransmitters in our brain decreases our ability to balance moods.
Two Stages :
Primary Appraisal
Secondary Appraisal
Situations that produce negative emotions are more likely to cause stress.

4. Fear Amygdala is the “fear center” of the brain Learned emotion
Flight or Fight response
Releases Cortisol
Our brain tells us to avoid and escape the situation.

5. Nature of Emotion Love Very Intense Emotion
Love occurs due to a mediation of certain molecules
When we are in Love:
Increase in hormones such Oxytosin or Dopamine.
Feelings of Bliss

6. Conclusion
Different Emotions Begin when certain hormones are released in our brain.
These hormones cause Physiological Changes in our body.
Much more complicated than we may realize.
We must learn how to Identify and Manage our emotions so that we can communicate effectively.

8. REFERENCES
Floyd, K. (2009). Interpersonal communications. New York,NY: Mc-Graw Hill. (Feldman, R, 2008, Development across the lifespan, fifth edition)