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Psychology Psychology Basics Theories Experiments From Kendra Cherry, your Guide to Psychology Emotion expert Paul Eckman has found that the human face is capable of creating more than 7,000 different facial expressions. Emotions, and how we experience and express them, can be both abundantly apparent and remarkably subtle. What Are Emotions? Psychologists believe there are three key parts to an emotion: a subjective experience, a physiological reaction, and a behavioral response... Learn more Search Related Topics:  emotions  nervous system  the brain Why Do We Have Emotions? Emotions serve a wide range of purposes and functions, from alerting us to danger to helping us build social connections. Learn more about some of the purposes of emotions... Learn more Search Related Topics:  emotion  motivation  decision-making Theories of Emotion Strong emotions can cause you to take actions you might not normally perform, or avoid situations that you generally enjoy. Explore some of the major theories of emotion that have been proposed by researchers, philosophers, and psychologists... Learn more Search Related Topics:  theories of emotion  william james  motivation What Is Emotional Intelligence? Psychologists suggest that emotional intelligence, or our ability to understand, express, and control emotions, can play an important role in our lives... Learn more Search Related Topics:  emotional intelligence  intelligence  Related Searches Cognitive Psychology Psychology Training Brain Psychology Psychology Studies Study Psychology Featured Articles What Is Functional Fixedness? 7 Myths About the Brain How to Conduct a Psychology Experiment Can Psychologists Prescribe Medications? Psychology 101: The Basics Psychology Quizzes   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Kendra Cherry Psychology Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Psychology newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Psychology Trivia The Power of Reciprocity The Stanford Prison Experiment Freud's Interpretation of Dreams   Follow me on: Advertisement