72. Seven Basic Emotions Are Universal

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• Emotions have physiological connections, are expressed physically through either gestures or facial expressions. They can also result from  certain events, and many times lead to an action. 

• Moods  are known to last longer than emotions, maybe up to two days. They are not expressed physically and don't come from certain events.

• Attitudes are more cerebral than moods.

• Joseph LeDoux has shown that certain areas of the brain are triggered when people are feeling certain emotions. 

• Facial expressions are universal: gestures are not.

• Paul Ekman (expert)  reads emotions in facial expressions. 

• joy

• sadness

• contempt

• fear

• disgust

• surprise

• anger