Atlas of Emotions

By Col Mukteshwar Prasad(Retd)Based on materials of His Holiness Dalai Lamas & Dr. Paul EkmanAtlas of Emotions Part 2 (Anger)

1.ANGER- We are angered by interferenceSTATES -Each emotion contains a number of related states, which differ in intensity. The states shown here are representative, not exhaustive.Most INTENSE to Least INTENSE1.FURY-Intense Anger2.VENGEFULNESS-Desire for retaliation3.BITTERNESS-Disappointment that no one wanted to settle a problem4.ARGUMENTATIVENESS- inclination to prolong disagreements5.EXASPERATION- Loss of patience at repeated failure to settle a problem disagreements6.FRUSTRATION-A response to failure to overcome an obstacle despite repeated attempts7. ANNOYANCE Very Mild anger

1.ANGER- We are angered by interferenceActions of angerAn emotional state may lead to actions depending on state , which can be intrinsic or intentional and constructive, destructive or ambiguous. Actions shown here are intrinsic, happening without conscious choice. 1.FURY1.INSULT-disparage the other person in an offensive or a hurtful way that is likely to escalate conflict rather than resolve it. (Destructive & inhibits collaboration)2.QUARREL-verbally opposing in a manner intended to escalate the dispute (Destructive & inhibits collaboration)3.SCREAM/YELL - Lose control of how one speaks; speak in a loud volume and, when screaming, in a higher pitch (Destructive & inhibits collaboration)4. SIMMER/BROOD - Act in a way that makes clear that angry actions are building or being contemplated. (Destructive & inhibits collaboration)5.SUPPRESS -Try to avoid feeling or acting upon the emotion that is being experienced. (Destructive & inhibits collaboration)-6.UNDERMINE- Take action to make someone or something weaker or less effective, usually in a secret or gradual way. (Destructive & inhibits collaboration)7.Use Physical Force-Harm or constrain someone, an action that may be deliberately chosen or the result of a loss of control over how one acts. (Destructive & inhibits collaboration)

1.DISPUTE-Disagree in a manner that may escalate dispute ((Destructive & inhibits collaboration)2.BE PASSIVE-AGGRESSIVE-take indirect action that may have angry undercurrent

9.USE PHYSICAL FORCE

1.ANGER- We are angered by interference2.VENGEFULNESS1.DISPUTE-Disagree in a manner that may escalate dispute ((Destructive & inhibits collaboration)2.INSULT-disparage the other person in an offensive or a hurtful way that is likely to escalate conflict rather than resolve it. (Destructive & inhibits collaboration)3.QUARREL-verbally opposing in a manner intended to escalate the dispute (Destructive & inhibits collaboration)4.SCREAM/YELL - Lose control of how one speaks; speak in a loud volume and, when screaming, in a higher pitch (Destructive & inhibits collaboration)5. SIMMER/BROOD - Act in a way that makes clear that angry actions are building or being contemplated. (Destructive & inhibits collaboration)6.SUPPRESS -Try to avoid feeling or acting upon the emotion that is being experienced. (Destructive & inhibits collaboration)-7.UNDERMINE- Take action to make someone or something weaker or less effective, usually in a secret or gradual way. (Destructive & inhibits collaboration)8.Use Physical Force-Harm or constrain someone, an action that may be deliberately chosen or the result of a loss of control over how one acts. (Destructive & inhibits collaboration)

1.DISPUTE-Disagree in a manner that may escalate dispute ((Destructive & inhibits collaboration)2.BE PASSIVE-AGGRESSIVE-take indirect action that may have angry undercurrent

9.USE PHYSICAL FORCE

1.ANGER- We are angered by interference3.Bitterness1.SUPPRESS -Try to avoid feeling or acting upon the emotion that is being experienced. (Destructive & inhibits collaboration)2.BE PASSIVE-AGGRESSIVE-take indirect action that may have angry undercurrent (Destructive & inhibits collaboration)3.DISPUTE-Disagree in a manner that may escalate dispute ((Destructive & inhibits collaboration)4.INSULT-disparage the other person in an offensive or a hurtful way that is likely to escalate conflict rather than resolve it. (Destructive & inhibits collaboration)5.SCREAM/YELL - Lose control of how one speaks; speak in a loud volume and, when screaming, in a higher pitch (Destructive & inhibits collaboration)6. SIMMER/BROOD - Act in a way that makes clear that angry actions are building or being contemplated. (Destructive & inhibits collaboration) 7.UNDERMINE- Take action to make someone or something weaker or less effective, usually in a secret or gradual way. (Destructive & inhibits collaboration)

1.ANGER- We are angered by interference4.Argumentativeness1.SUPPRESS -Try to avoid feeling or acting upon the emotion that is being experienced. (Destructive & inhibits collaboration) 2.INSULT-disparage the other person in an offensive or a hurtful way that is likely to escalate conflict rather than resolve it. (Destructive & inhibits collaboration)3.QUARREL-verbally opposing in a manner intended to escalate the dispute (Destructive & inhibits collaboration)4. SIMMER/BROOD - Act in a way that makes clear that angry actions are building or being contemplated. (Destructive & inhibits collaboration) 5.UNDERMINE- Take action to make someone or something weaker or less effective, usually in a secret or gradual way. (Destructive & inhibits collaboration)

1.ANGER- We are angered by interference5.Exasperation1.SUPPRESS -Try to avoid feeling or acting upon the emotion that is being experienced. (Destructive & inhibits collaboration)2.BE PASSIVE-AGGRESSIVE-take indirect action that may have angry undercurrent (Destructive & inhibits collaboration)3.DISPUTE-Disagree in a manner that may escalate dispute ((Destructive & inhibits collaboration)4.INSULT-disparage the other person in an offensive or a hurtful way that is likely to escalate conflict rather than resolve it. (Destructive & inhibits collaboration) 5.QUARREL-verbally opposing in a manner intended to escalate the dispute (Destructive & inhibits collaboration)5.SCREAM/YELL - Lose control of how one speaks; speak in a loud volume and, when screaming, in a higher pitch (Destructive & inhibits collaboration)6. SIMMER/BROOD - Act in a way that makes clear that angry actions are building or being contemplated. (Destructive & inhibits collaboration) 7.UNDERMINE- Take action to make someone or something weaker or less effective, usually in a secret or gradual way. (Destructive & inhibits collaboration)

1.ANGER- We are angered by interference6.Frustration1.SUPPRESS -Try to avoid feeling or acting upon the emotion that is being experienced. (Destructive & inhibits collaboration)2.BE PASSIVE-AGGRESSIVE-take indirect action that may have angry undercurrent (Destructive & inhibits collaboration)3.INSULT-disparage the other person in an offensive or a hurtful way that is likely to escalate conflict rather than resolve it. (Destructive & inhibits collaboration) 4.QUARREL-verbally opposing in a manner intended to escalate the dispute (Destructive & inhibits collaboration)5.SCREAM/YELL - Lose control of how one speaks; speak in a loud volume and, when screaming, in a higher pitch (Destructive & inhibits collaboration)6. SIMMER/BROOD - Act in a way that makes clear that angry actions are building or being contemplated. (Destructive & inhibits collaboration) 7.UNDERMINE- Take action to make someone or something weaker or less effective, usually in a secret or gradual way. (Destructive & inhibits collaboration)

1.ANGER- We are angered by interference7.Annoyance1.SUPPRESS -Try to avoid feeling or acting upon the emotion that is being experienced. (Destructive & inhibits collaboration)2.BE PASSIVE-AGGRESSIVE-take indirect action that may have angry undercurrent (Destructive & inhibits collaboration)6. SIMMER/BROOD - Act in a way that makes clear that angry actions are building or being contemplated. (Destructive & inhibits collaboration)

1.ANGER- We are angered by interferenceTriggers of angerTriggers automatically bring forth an emotion without consideration. Awareness of the trigger usually takes place at the end of this process, if at all. Triggers can be -UNIVERSAL TRIGGERS- Universal triggers are innate, common to everyone. They affect us more intensely than learned triggers.-LEARNED TRIGGERS-S Learned triggers are either cultural, stemming from widely shared experiences, or personal, arising from more individual experiences.PERCEPTION -We can become emotional about anything: the world around us, both novel and familiar, and our own expectations and memories.RESPONSE-The emotions are our response to triggers. They arise automatically and result in emotional actions.Different triggers of Anger areInterference with locomotion-T his is an example of a universal trigger. Interference with action-T his is an example of a universal trigger.Rejection by a loved one-T his is an example of a universal trigger.Inefficiency or bureaucracy-This is an example of a learned trigger.Being put down by an authority figure-This is an example of a learned trigger.Encountering offensive beliefs-This is an example of a learned trigger.Being wrongfully accused -This is an example of a learned trigger.

1.ANGER- We are angered by interferenceA Mood of angerThis is an example of a mood, a longer-lasting cousin of the emotion that causes the related emotion to be felt more frequently and intensely. It is not always apparent what triggers a mood.IRRITABLEA readiness, a need to become angry. Filtering perceptions to see provocations not noticed when not irritable.

Experiencing CalmA calm, balanced frame of mind is necessary to evaluate and understand our changing emotions. Calmness ideally is a baseline state, unlike emotions, which arise when triggered and then recede.