3 Basic Components of Emotions Psychologists recognize that emotions are more than simple feeling states. They are complex mental states comprising three basic components: A bodily component in the ...

Emotional intelligence (EI) refers to a person’s ability to understand and manage their emotions as well as recognize the feelings of others. Research shows it is a useful tool for navigating work ...

Many people think that thoughts and feelings are entirely separate things—that thoughts are products of the mind and emotions stem from the “heart,” or maybe the gut. This romanticized way of thinking ...