Appropriate Emotional Response 1

Appropriate Emotional Response

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February 4, 2011

Appropriate Emotional Response 2

As children grow older, their reactions to different situations change with them. Some

emotions stay the same, but some may have different inappropriate reactions which are not

called for during certain situations. The four emotions I have chosen are, happiness, sadness,

pride, and guilt.

Happiness

Happiness is an emotion easily reached by all ages. This can be reached when tickled,

receiving gifts, or having fun with friends and family. Suitable reactions of happiness are

laughter, smiles, and spontaneity. Inappropriate displays to a happy situation would be showing

emotions of anger or sadness.

Sadness

A trait that all experience is sadness; which can be reached by getting hurt, someone

saying hurtful things to you or about you, or getting a bad grade on a test or assignment. Suitable

reactions of sadness would be a sad expression, crying, pouting, being quiet, or a possible

withdraws from circumstances. Inappropriate displays would be anger or happiness, depending

on how serious the situation is that is causing the sadness.

Pride

Another emotion is pride; the feeling of accomplishment. This can be achieved by being

praised for something good that you have done and accomplished by yourself; doing good on a

test, completing a chore, or scoring points during a sports event. Suitable reactions of pride

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would be showing a happy expression or a desire to show off work or accomplishments to other

people. Inappropriate displays would be signs of guilt or anger.

Guilt

Guilt can be reached when you do something you know you’re not supposed to, such as

cheating on a test, lying to a friend, or receiving notary or gift for something you know someone

else did. Suitable reactions would be a sad expression, appearing self-conscience, or may show

concern for a person the child has harmed. Inappropriate displays would be laughter and being

happy.