PRESENTATION ON EMBODIED

EMOTIONS BY GROUP FOUR

 INTRODUCTION
Introduction to Embodied Emotions: Exploring the Intersection of the mind
and body Embodied emotions, a burgeoning area of study in psychology and
neuroscience, propose that our emotional experiences are not solely confined
to the realm of the mind but also intricately linked to our bodily sensations,
movements and expressions. This concept challenges the notion of emotions
as purely mental constructs and emphasizes the embodied nature of human
experience.
 EMBODIED EMOTION
Embodied Emotions: The intersection of Mind and Body Embodied
emotions refers to the idea that our emotional experiences are not confined to
the mind but are also manifested in our bodily sensations, movements, and
expressions
 TYPES AND EXAMPLES OF EMBODIED
EMOTIONS
• Somatic emotions: Examples can include your heart beating fast or butterflies in your
stomach when you feel nervous
• Physiological emotions: For example, fear may trigger the “fight or flight” response,
leading to increased heart rate and adrenaline release.
• Expressive emotions: These are emotions that are expressed through facial expressions,
body language, and gestures. a smile is often associated with happiness, while a furrowed
brow may indicate anger or frustration.
• Sensory emotions: These emotions are linked to sensory experiences such as touch, smell,
taste, sight, and hearing.
• Gut feelings: These are intuitive of instinctual emotions that are felt in the gut or stomach
area.
• Cognitive emotions: These emotions involve cognitive appraisal and interpretation of
situations, leading to emotional experiences such as pride, guilt, shame and embarrassment.
• Behavioral emotions: These emotions influence our actions and behaviors, motivating us
to approach or avoid certain situations.
 EXAMPLES
➢ Happiness
➢ Sadness
➢ Anger
➢ Anxiety
➢ Love
➢ Excitement
➢ Disgust
➢ Fear
 FACTORS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO
EMBODIED EMOTIONS
• Physiological sensations: Bodily changes, such as heart rate variability, muscle tension,
changes in breathing patterns, and autonomic nervous system activity accompany emotional
experiences.
• Neurobiological processes: Emotions are mediated by Complex brain processes
involving structures like the amygdala, which participates in the regulation of autonomic and
endocrine functions, decision-making.
• Cognitive appraisal: The way individuals perceive, interpret, and evaluate situations
influences the emotions they experience and the bodily responses hey exhibit
• Environmental context: Social, cultural and situational factors influence the expression,
experience, and interpretation of emotions.
• Somatic markers: Motions are associated with somatic markers, which are bodily
sensations that serve as signals or cues for emotional states.
• Embodied practices: Activities that engage the body, such as exercise, dance, yoga, and
mindfulness practices, can modulate emotional experiences and facilitate emotional
regulation.
 IMPORTANCE OF EMBODIED
EMOTIONS
• Understanding emotional experience: Recognizing the embodied nature
of emotions helps individuals better understand their emotional experiences.
• Health and well-being: Emotions can have profound effects on physical
health and well-being.
• Interpersonal relationships: Emotions play a central role in interpersonal
interactions.
• Self-regulation: Embodied emotion awareness enables individuals to
regulate their emotions more effectively.
• Performance and Decision-making: Emotions influence cognitive
processes such as attention, memory, and decision- making.
• Psychological therapy: These approaches utilize bodily awareness and
movement techniques to facilitate emotional processing and trauma
resolution.
 CONCLUSION
In summary, recognizing the importance of embodied emotions enhances self-
awareness, promotes well-being, improves interpersonal relationships, facilitates
emotional regulation, enhances performance, and deepens our understanding
of human behavior and interaction.
GROUP MEMBERS
➢ BELINDA AMOAH
➢ WILHELMINA ANIM
➢ DENNIS AMISSAH
➢ GODFRED ANIMAH
➢ EMMANUEL ANNAN
➢ DERRICK AMPONG
THANK YOU!!!!!