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The 3 functions of emotions

Savvy Psychologist

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How to Be Open and Socially Engaged

The more you learn about emotions, the more sophisticated your alarm system can become. The pain of jealousy was a signal, but it's up to you to interpret it. If we assume our emotions represent the facts, we can use them to justify our thoughts and actions. This can get us into trouble if our emotions get us to ignore the actual facts of the situation.

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