Describe the different components of emotion.

Answer:

Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: Emotions are made up of three components. The cognitive component involves how one interprets the emotion or the evaluative aspect of emotion. The physiological component involves autonomic arousal that occurs in the body, such as a racing or decreased heart rate. The behavioral component of an emotion involves how one expresses the emotion both verbally, such as through the voice, and nonverbally, such as through body language and facial expressions.