Arousal is commonly construed as the experience of restlessness, excitation, and agitation. It manifests itself in heightened overt and covert bodily activities that create a readiness for action. Acute states of such arousal characterize all vital emotions, and the subjective experience of these acute states is part and parcel of all strong feelings. Emotional arousal
Emotional intelligence (EI) is a concept that has caught the attention of researchers, practitioners, and the general public over the last decade. The idea that career development involves not only a cognitive but also an affective component has been promoted in recent years. Popular books discuss the importance of EI for success in academic and
Emotional feelings are fundamental aspects of human experience. In sport, emotions have powerful influences on athletes’ thoughts and actions. The study and explanation of emotions in sport is difficult because there are many ongoing controversies and disagreements. Most theorists would agree, however, that emotions have motivational and regulatory functions, and that there is an interface
A number of states in the United States provide by statute that defendants charged with murder or attempted murder may seek to mitigate the charges against them by claiming, and proving, that when they intentionally murdered or attempted to murder their victim, they did so under the influence of an extreme emotional disturbance (EED) for
Participants in sports and other performance settings routinely encounter emotionally salient cues or stimuli that can affect the quality and enjoyment of the activity. Given the emphasis placed on consistently performing at a high level, researchers, coaches, consultants, and practitioners have sought to better understand how athletes and other performers respond to various affective states.
When employees regulate their emotions in order to display the emotions that are expected of them in workplace interactions, they are performing emotional labor. They may do this by suppressing or hiding their real feelings and, instead, expressing emotions that they do not actually feel, that is, surface acting. Surface acting involves putting on an
Regular leisure-time physical activity provides a boost to positive emotions: Individuals who exercise are routinely found to have lower levels of depression, anxiety, stress, and hostility. Moreover, programs of exercise have also been shown to be an effective treatment for depression, with similar findings emerging for anxiety disorders. This entry focuses on the nature of
Participants in sports and other performance settings routinely encounter emotionally salient cues or stimuli that can affect the quality and enjoyment of the activity. Given the emphasis placed on consistently performing at a high level, researchers, coaches, consultants, and practitioners have sought to better understand how athletes and other performers respond to various affective states.
Regular leisure-time physical activity provides a boost to positive emotions: Individuals who exercise are routinely found to have lower levels of depression, anxiety, stress, and hostility. Moreover, programs of exercise have also been shown to be an effective treatment for depression, with similar findings emerging for anxiety disorders. This entry focuses on the nature of
Emotional feelings are fundamental aspects of human experience. In sport, emotions have powerful influences on athletes’ thoughts and actions. The study and explanation of emotions in sport is difficult because there are many ongoing controversies and disagreements. Most theorists would agree, however, that emotions have motivational and regulatory functions, and that there is an interface