Dimorphous Expressions of Emotion

GLOSSARY

Emotions thought to arise from a singularly valenced appraisal of stimulus and a singularly valenced corresponding emotional experience that produces a spontaneous display of two expressions – one normatively congruent and one normatively incongruent with the valence of the emotion experienced. E.g., crying “tears of joy” or “cute aggression.”

Reference:

Aragón, O. R., & Bargh, J. A. (2018). “So happy I could shout!” and “so happy I could cry!” Dimorphous expressions represent and communicate motivational aspects of positive emotions. Cognition and Emotion, 32(2), 286-302. https://doi.org/10.1080/02699931.2017.1301388

A collection of green emoji icons showing different emotions like happy, sad, and crying.
A collection of green emoji icons showing different emotions like happy, sad, and crying.