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Outline the functions of Emotions.

Outline the functions of Emotions.

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Martin
They perform an adaptive function i.e emotions ensure survival of organisms. If a child sports a wild dog, she will run away.

It also acts as a means of communication eg a person who is unhappy will cry or become abusive.

It promotes social relationships. Emotions such as love/affection enhance social bonds and attachment.

Emotions offer a motivating function. Students who fear exams are motivated by anxiety to read frequently in fear of failing exams.

Provides direction on development of positive emotion.

Source of pleasure or pain e.g if happy, laugh cry, pain
marto answered the question on April 23, 2019 at 09:15

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