universality of emotions

universality of emotions

the finding that certain emotional expressions, appraisals, and manifestations are the same or highly similar across cultures and societies. Compare cultural specificity of emotions. See also primary emotion.

Related Terms

preoccupation

preoccupation n. a state of being self-absorbed and “lost i...

nostalgia

nostalgia n. 1. a longing to return to an earli...

decisive moment

decisive moment in psychotherapy, that moment at which a cl...

drop-in center

drop-in center a facility, often associated with a substanc...

amotivational syndrome

amotivational syndrome a behavior pattern characterized by...

ideational apraxia

ideational apraxia see apraxia.

Quick Info

Category Psychology Term
Definitions 1
First Letter U

Browse by Letter

A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z