What are basic emotions? Basic emotions are the the ones that show up in every person regardless of their culture & specific socialization.
The six basic emotions according to P. Ekman are feelings that we experience from birth. They are present in all of us, regardless of our personal socialisation. Although different cultures teach us how to behave and how to express and deal with different emotions, these basic emotions are expressed with the same facial expressions all over the world.
What are basic emotions? The basic human emotions are joy, sadness, fear, anger, surprise and disgust. Regardless of which country in the world you are travelling to and which culture you are familiarising yourself with, these six emotions are expressed by all people using the same specific facial expressions and gestures. In this function, they contribute to social communication and survival.
Each basic emotion has specific triggers and purposes. Joy, for example, is a positive emotion that is often associated with fulfilment or success and strengthens social relationships when shared with others. Sadness occurs when we experience loss or disappointment and is a reaction to negative change. Fear helps us respond to potential danger, while anger is a defence reaction to perceived threats or injustice. Surprise is a very short-lived emotion and occurs when we are confronted with unexpected events. Disgust protects us from potentially harmful or unhealthy things.
Every feeling has its reason and justification. If you feel something, this is a sign of a fulfilled or unfulfilled need. Pay attention to these signs and tell those around you what you need at that moment; or practise self-love and take the opportunity to contribute to the fulfilment of your needs yourself.
Which basic emotion are you most familiar with? Which one do you enjoy, which one is hard to bear? Would you like to find out more about basic emotions and how you can deal with them well?
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