Measures of emotion: A review Iris B. Mauss and Michael D. Robinson What are emotions? Dimensional approach ➢ Valence is positive or negative affectivity ➢ Arousal measures how calming or exciting the information is Discrete theory ➢ Characterized by stable patterns of triggers, behavioral expression, and associated distinct subjective experiences Main purpose To examine whether emotional states are defined by: - discrete universal patterns (anger, fear, happiness), - dimensions, like valence, arousal, approach-avoidance. Main hypothesis The main hypothesis suggests that emotions are characterized by three dimensions: valence, arousal, and approach-avoidance, rather than defined emotional patterns. General idea of the procedure Review of related studies focusing on emotional states, response systems and measures used Main results Thank you
