Plutchik biography

Each of the 7 universal emotions is characterized by only the specific micro -subsidiages and micro -expansion of facial expressions, by which it is possible to accurately recognize it. You can study this aspect in detail in the article “Microelations”, but it is better to understand the whole system, having familiarized yourself with the books of Ekman Polish “Psychology of Emotions” and “The Psychology of Lies”.

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As we can easily notice, the above emotions practically coincide with all the basic emotions distinguished by the spitter. The exception is the joyful expectation of anticipation, interest and trust that are present in the spatier system, but are absent in Ekman, and contempt. However, this fact does not depreciate the one or another theory. Thus, the theory of emotions of Robert Pluter largely intersects with other theories of basic emotions, in particular with the system of basic emotions, the facial micro -aging of which are clearly described in the works of Ekman Paul.

The wheel of Robert Plutchik’s emotions Wheel of emotions created by a spin in the year represents emotions in the form of a certain flower with eight petals. Each “petal” symbolizes one of the prototypical emotions, and opposite emotions are located opposite each other. It turns out that polar emotions confront and balance one another: there can be a lot of different emotions and feelings, but all of them are either basic emotions, or their mixture and derivatives.

So, eight emotions located outside the wheel, in the space between the petals, are a combination of emotions of related petals. The wheel of emotions is made in color, which has a great meaning. Each emotion has its own color, and its saturation reflects the intensity of experience, the brightness of emotion. It turns out that in the very heart of the scheme are the most striking strength, saturated emotions, in the second row of the second segment of the petals the main or basic emotions, and then - a less pronounced version of each of the emotions.

It is worth noting that the plot himself did not call his graphic scheme a flower and did not use the term “petals”. In his works, he presented a wheel model and a cone model that form one whole. If the wheel of emotions is a detailed two -dimensional scheme, then the cone is the same model, but in a folded three -dimensional form. The original graphic model, which clearly demonstrates both schemes and their ratio, can be found in an article by a plutor from the year [The Nature of Emotions,] we will summarize: the main 8 emotions and different degrees of their intensity can be presented in the form of a circle, flower or wheel.

This scheme, called the wheel of emotions, reflects both the saturation of each of the emotions through the color code, and demonstrates the relationship of polarity or the opposite of emotions. In addition to the basic emotions themselves, it indicates 8 derivatives formed by mixing two prototypical emotional states. In conclusion from the theory of emotions of Robert Plutchik, several practical conclusions can be extracted.

Knowing this model helps to be more conscious and better control your emotions. To extract the most benefits from this knowledge for your life, it is worth remembering the following points: there are no bad or unnecessary emotions. All 8 basic emotions are adaptive, that is, they are necessary for life and an adequate response to external stimuli. The division into negative and positive emotions is conditional, and you can talk about the dangers and dangers of emotions when they cease to be proportionate situations and get out of control.

Each emotion has its own role, an impulse that pushes us to the most effective action in terms of adaptation. A conscious person sees this thread. For example, anger is justified and natural in a situation where your boundaries are somehow violated or there is a physical threat or self-esteem. And something repulsive will cause disgust and rejection, even if it comes from a close and loved one.

And to blame, to shame yourself for the fact that something in the appearance of a loved one or some of his manifestation caused a spontaneous disgust in you, and it is stupid to suppress it. If you are covered by emotions and it seems to you that it is impossible to manage them, the development of awareness and skill of a better understanding of your emotions and urges will help you.

With any such emotional onslaught, ask a few special questions. This allows not only to calm down, but also sheds light on what was hidden under the veil of acute emotions and painful states. By increasing awareness, you begin to better understand your needs and the impulses drive.Moreover, the reduced activity of the limbic system and the newly included neocortex make it possible to find effective and suitable options in this situation.

These questions: what exactly do I feel? How can this be called, indicate most accurately? What do I want to do under the influence of this emotion, what does it push me to? What is important for me, what I want to get and how to feel in this situation? What are other, more appropriate and effective ways to achieve this? Understanding itself helps to build your communication and relationships with near and distant environment.

Remembering that the basic emotions and the impulses are lining behind them are universal, and besides, being able to determine emotions on the micro -power of facial expressions, you become a more conscious and competent communicator and expert on human nature. You can even help people better understand themselves and understand what drives them. This knowledge and the skill of awareness of emotions help very well in raising children.

Teach your children to a simple algorithm for clarification of emotions described in the third paragraph. Show them the importance of awareness and sober approach to emotional experiences and your needs. It is best if you yourself master the skill of managing emotions of emotional regulation and will become an example for them to follow them. So, the adaptive model of Robert Plutchik’s emotions is not only a curious theory of basic emotions and evolutionary prerequisites for their formation.

With its help, a better understanding of the internal mechanism of psycho -emotional speaker is possible, and this knowledge serves more awareness and self -organization. Based on the model of the rogue, you can more effectively use the energy potential and impulse of each of the emotions, and, maintaining awareness and understanding, choose an adequate model of behavior and a response to the situation.

We remind you that we have a “mental self -regulation” program on our site, the purpose of which is to teach practical skills in managing emotions and our mental state. It may interest those who have difficulties with the control of emotions and stress levels, as well as all those who just want to learn how to manage any of their conditions. And finally, we wish you the awareness and conversion of our emotions to our benefit!

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