What Human Emotion Am I?

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One feeling defines the way you live your life. The way you wake in the morning, the way you love, the way you dream about the future—in the deepest part of your heart, what human emotion are you?

To discover yours, answer a series of simple questions. Follow your intuition. Don’t think too critically about your answers; instead, go with your gut. Click “Start Quiz” to discover your human emotion now.

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Questions Overview

1. Choose a group of colors:
  1. Amethyst, fuscia, blush.
  2. Navy, cerulean, eggshell.
  3. Gold, clementine, sage.
  4. Crimson, pale yellow, grey.
2. Pick one:
  1. You’re reading on a bus with a big bag. A stranger gently turns your page when they see you struggling.
  2. As a kid, you break your mom's vase and can't fix it. She says it’s fine, but you know she’s sad.
  3. You just lost the big game but feel great. It’s sunny, birds are chirping, your friends are nearby, all's well.
  4. You put headphones on, click “noise canceling,” and drown out the world.
3. What do you want most in the world right now?
  1. Touch.
  2. Rest.
  3. Sunshine.
  4. Relief.
4. Pick a flower:
  1. Lilies: delicate, romantic, pure.
  2. Orchids: yearning, fragile, beautiful.
  3. Sunflowers: bright, strong, lovable.
  4. Lavender: peaceful, useful, sweet.
5. What’s your sign's element?
  1. Fire (Leo, Aries, Sagittarius)
  2. Water (Cancer, Pisces, Scorpio)
  3. Air (Aquarius, Gemini, Libra)
  4. Earth (Capricorn, Taurus, Virgo)
6. Describe your emotions in a single phrase:
  1. I already feel big feelings, but I crave even deeper ones.
  2. I wish I could rid myself of feelings on command.
  3. I appreciate my ups and downs without getting caught up in them.
  4. My feelings are something I have to work hard to control.
7. What do you want to say most to someone in your life?
  1. “I know you don’t feel the same way, but just know that I love you.”
  2. “I’m so sorry for everything. I never meant to hurt you.”
  3. “You’re so beautiful. I enjoy being around you, and I hope you feel the same about me.”
  4. “You hurt me, but you can’t anymore. I’m a lot stronger than I used to be.”
8. What does outer space make you think about?
  1. Beauty and mystery—space is inherently romantic.
  2. Perspective—space makes me feel small.
  3. Promise and adventure—space travel is the final frontier.
  4. Nothing really—I’m more focused on things down on the ground.
9. What is love to you?
  1. Grand, like a fairytale, all-consuming, and earth-shattering.
  2. Soft, subtle, lovely, and true.
  3. Painful, but beautiful.
  4. Love is happiness.
10. I’m happiest when:
  1. I’m in the moment and totally full.
  2. I feel hopeful about my future.
  3. Someone pleasantly surprises me, and I remember how lovely people can be.
  4. I’m with the person I love.
11. Pick a bad dream:
  1. I’m attempting to solve an impossible problem. No matter how hard I try, my answer is always wrong…
  2. Someone close to me has betrayed me. I want to scream because I’m so angry, but I can’t make a sound.
  3. I’m in a crowded station. Everyone is rushing past me. All of a sudden, they all turn to look at me, and my face grows hot.
  4. I’ve just received horrible news, and I have no one to talk to about it.
12. How do you deal with low moods?
  1. I sit with my feelings. I might cry, write, or listen to sad music.
  2. I ignore them and try to move on with my day. That’s just life.
  3. I remind myself that I’m a speck in the Universe. That helps me calm down.
  4. I get angry. I might release pent-up energy with something active, like a jog.

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The Basics of Human Emotion

Subjective Experience: In a lot of ways, emotions aren’t all that mysterious. Something in our external world occurs, and naturally, we have an internal, emotional reaction. This makes perfect sense. But our emotional lives are still subjective and at times, unpredictable. We don’t all cry, laugh, or tremble in response to the same things. If two people wake up to a rainy sky, one might feel disheartened—but another might feel calm.

Physiological Responses: Sometimes, our emotional processes are quantifiable and obvious. Our physical bodies clock and record feelings in clear ways—when you’re afraid, your heart beats faster. When you’re attracted to someone, your pupils might dilate. Not only are physiological responses generally observable in everyone, but they also reveal our internal emotions.

Basic Emotions: Psychologists recognize 6 basic, automatic emotions universally tied to recognizable facial expressions. They are: joy, sadness, surprise, fear, disgust, and anger. The fact that they’re universal implies that these emotions are evolutionary and in some ways, have helped humans survive as a species.

How exactly do we experience emotions? Psychologists are still debating. Generally speaking, there are 5 famous theories of emotions.

James-Lange Theory: This theory hypothesizes that physiological reactions (fast heartbeat, quick breathing) happen first. Then, this stimulates the autonomic nervous system—which creates what we mentally interpret as an emotion.

Facial-Feedback Theory: The facial-feedback theory claims that emotions are majorly impacted by facial expressions. A smile or a frown directly causes the corresponding feeling.

Cannon-Bard Theory: This theory suggests that physiological and emotional reactions occur at the same time. After the external stimulus is registered, your physical body and your emotional control center receive messages independently and simultaneously.

Schachter-Singer Theory: The Schachter-Singer theory hypothesizes that we experience physiological reactions first. Then, registering those reactions, we try to label the response with an emotion (“Oh, my heart is beating fast. I must be scared”).

Cognitive Appraisal Theory: This theory suggests that thinking must always come before emotional or psychological reactions. So first, you contemplate your situation. Then, you decide how you feel—an emotional and physiological reaction then follows.


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