Understanding Basic Emotions Quiz

Which psychologist identified six basic emotions in the 1970s?

• B.F. Skinner

• Carl Jung

• Sigmund Freud

• Paul Eckman

Which of the following is NOT one of the six basic emotions identified by Paul Eckman?

• Surprise

• Love

• Happiness

• Sadness

What emotion is characterized by feelings of contentment, joy, and satisfaction?

• Fear

• Happiness

• Disgust

• Anger

Which emotion is often linked to the fight-or-flight response?

• Sadness

• Happiness

• Surprise

• Fear

What is the primary purpose of the emotion 'disgust' according to researchers?

• To show affection

• To communicate sadness

• To avoid harmful substances

• To express joy

Which emotion can be expressed through crying and withdrawal from others?

• Anger

• Surprise

• Happiness

• Sadness

What is the emotion that can be both positive and negative, often involving a startle response?

• Surprise

• Disgust

• Fear

• Anger

Which emotion is characterized by hostility and can lead to aggressive behaviors?

• Surprise

• Happiness

• Anger

• Sadness

According to Robert Plutchik, emotions can be combined to form different feelings. Which two emotions combine to create love?

• Sadness and Disgust

• Fear and Anger

• Joy and Trust

• Surprise and Happiness

Which study suggested that there are 27 distinct categories of emotion?

• Carl Jung's archetype theory

• Sigmund Freud's psychoanalysis

• Paul Eckman's 1970s study

• A 2017 study in Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences