tridimensional theory of feeling

the theory that feelings can vary along three dimensions: pleasantness–unpleasantness (hedonic quality), excitement–calmness, and arousal–relaxation. The tridimensional theory is used to define different emotions as characterized by different combinations and successions of feelings and by the specific course of change of the feelings along each of the three dimensions. [introduced by Wilhelm Wundt]

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May 8th 2024

arch of Corti

see rods of Corti.