Evidences Of Psychological Expressions Of Emotion, Thinking And Behaviour
To identify evidences of psychological expressions of Emotion, Thinking, and Behaviour, we can look at how each manifests in observable or measurable ways. These evidences show the link between inner mental states and outward signs.
Evidences Of Psychological Expressions -
1. Emotion
- Physiological Evidence: Changes in heart rate, sweating, facial expressions (smiling, frowning), tears.
- Psychological Evidence: Self-reports of feelings (e.g., “I feel anxious”), mood assessments.
- Behavioural Evidence: Emotional tone in speech, body language, withdrawal or approach tendencies.
2.Thinking
- Cognitive Evidence: Problem-solving ability, reasoning tasks, memory recall, decision-making patterns.
- Psychological Evidence: Verbal reports of thoughts, structured interviews, cognitive tests (IQ, logic puzzles).
Behavioural Evidence: Planning actions, writing, speaking logically, or showing creativity in tasks.
3.Behaviour
- Observable Evidence: Physical actions such as gestures, speech, movement, social interaction.
- Psychological Evidence: Recorded habits, role performance, compliance with social norms.
- Physiological Evidence: Motor activity, reaction times, coordination, stress-related behaviours (nail-biting, pacing).