Part 1

Purpose:

1. To identify the components of emotion.

Instructions

1. Please read the situations below and describe how the emotions you would experience might manifest themselves in each of the components listed.
2. Next record an example of your own.
3. Please answer all the following questions in order

1. Your romantic partner says, "I need to talk to you about something."

Physiological changes: Nonverbal reactions: Cognitive interpretations: Verbal expression:

2. You run into an "ex" while out with a new partner. Physiological changes: Nonverbal reactions: Cognitive interpretations: Verbal expression:

3. As you're telling a story, you notice your listener stifles a yawn. Physiological changes: Nonverbal reactions: Cognitive interpretations: Verbal expression:

4. Your example: Think of a time you felt a strong emotion. Physiological changes: Nonverbal reactions: Cognitive interpretations: Verbal expression:

5. Your example: Think of a recent situation. Physiological changes: Nonverbal reactions: Cognitive interpretations: Verbal expression:

Reflection following activity

Think back to number 4 from the above activity ("think of a time you felt a strong emotion"). Was it easy to come up with the components involved in your experience of that emotion? Why do you think that is?

Do you think we have an "emotional memory"? How can/does this impact our interactions?

What is your greatest challenge in terms of experiencing emotions? Why?

What is your greatest strength in terms of experiencing emotions? Why?