What are emotions? How are emotions adaptive? Give an example of an emotion exhibited in an adaptive fashion
What will be an ideal response?
* Emotions are physiological changes and conscious feelings of pleasantness or unpleasantness, aroused by external and internal stimuli that lead to behavioral reactions.
* Emotions are adaptive in that they often increase an individual's chances for survival by providing readiness for fighting and escaping (fight or flight).
* The response should also include an example of an emotion used in an adaptive manner.
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