Running head: ANALYSIS OF EMOTIONS AS A MOTIVE

Analysis of Emotions as a Motive

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University of Phoenix

Introduction

"Some emotions don't make a lot of noise. It's hard to hear pride. Caring is real faint - like a heartbeat. And pure love - why, some days it's so quiet, you don't even know it's there" (, n.d.). In trying to explain emotions it can be difficult to put into words the characteristics of what leads to certain emotional responses. In the analysis of the function of emotions as motives, Team C will describe historical theories of emotion and arousal as they relate to human motivation. Included will be a summary of research methods used for uncovering basic emotions. Lastly, the facial feedback hypothesis will be discussed,...