PSYC*4160 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Attachment Theory
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Strong feeling of displeasure, defined as a reaction to perceived threat to person belongings, or identity that can range in intensity from mild irritation to frustration and rage". Manifested verbally by yelling, using command language, using sarcasm, and employing clipped and short terms. Shows non-verbally by closed off body language, glaring, frowning, and slamming objects. Differs from aggression, because aggression is an attack and anger is a feeling connected to a perceived unfairness or injustice. Can mobilize and sustain energy for a long period of time. Sensed in our bodies by the awareness of heightened blood pressure, flushed face, sweating, muscle tightness, fast breathing, and loud or high voice. Self-responsibility for understanding our anger well enough so we don"t lash out. Some places anger can aide, some it doesn"t (i. e. work place) Used to be called moral emotion by ancients because it was based on the fast judgement that we have been wronged.
