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Lisa A Cavanaugh1, Deborah J MacInnis1, Allen M Weiss1

  • 1a Department of Marketing, Marshall School of Business , University of Southern California , 3660 Trousdale Parkway, Los Angeles , CA 90089-0443 , USA.

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People describe emotions using sensory experiences, like temperature or taste. These perceptual dimensions help distinguish between positive and negative emotions, as well as those with high or low arousal.

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Area of Science:

  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Sensory Perception
  • Emotion Science

Background:

  • Individuals commonly use perceptual dimensions (e.g., visual, auditory, tactile) to describe objects.
  • These dimensions encompass a range of sensory modalities, providing a framework for object perception.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate whether individuals utilize perceptual dimensions to differentiate between various emotions.
  • To explore the association between specific perceptual features and distinct emotional states.

Main Methods:

  • Two studies were conducted involving participants rating the association between 29 perceptual dimensions and 8 emotions (anger, fear, sadness, guilt, contentment, gratitude, pride, excitement).
  • Study designs included abstract emotion concepts and specific emotion episodes.

Main Results:

  • Perceptual dimensions were found to differentiate emotions based on valence (positive vs. negative) and arousal (high vs. low).
  • These dimensions also distinguished between emotions with similar arousal and valence, such as anger and fear.
  • Specific perceptual features (e.g., hot vs. cold) showed differential associations with emotions.

Conclusions:

  • Perceptual dimensions serve as a basis for differentiating emotions, extending their role beyond object description.
  • Sensory experiences are integral to how humans conceptualize and distinguish emotional states.