Human emotions are complex experiences, involving changes in our thoughts, behaviors, physiology, and facial expressions. Several psychological theories examine how thoughts, behaviors, physiological changes, and facial expressions each play a role in producing emotions. Consider a situation in which you experienced the emotion of fear and reflect on the specific thoughts, behaviors, physiological changes, and facial expressions you experienced in this situation. What would prominent theorists say about the relationship between thoughts, behaviors, physiological changes, and facial expressions in the production of fear?
In a multi-paragraph essay, describe the situation in which you experienced fear, and then explain how your thoughts, behaviors, physiological changes, and facial expressions each played a role in producing this fear by referencing the theories you have discussed in class. Be sure to include details from class materials, readings, and research on emotion to support your discussion.