PSYC18H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Mesopotamia, Phlegm, Evagrius Ponticus
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First use of the word emotion was in the 1570s. Emotions have been discussed far before this but this is the first use of the word. Esmotion = to set in motion, move the feelings. Emotional experience thought to be more passive back in the day. Ancient china 7 emotions theory (5th-3rd century bce) Qi = energy, or life force circulating throughout the body, can be influenced by multiple things, ti chi is beneficial for balancing it. Too much of any emotion impairs organs, causes medical ailments, disrupts qi. 7 emotions: happy, anger, worry, anxiety, sad, fear, terror. Emotions are passive, you can control them, don"t let them take over. Look at artifacts to see how emotions were portrayed ex. artwork. Because it was socially unacceptable to express your emotions; especially the upper class. An emphasis on the brain, not the heart. First to explain emotions in a more scientific manner. Hippocrates: 4 fluids in the body (humors)
