Which of the following is not an element of emotion?

Concept

In the elementary three-component model, an emotional episode involves interacting physiological, cognitive, and behavioural components.

The physiological component is bodily arousal, the cognitive component is appraisal or interpretation, and the behavioural component is observable expression or action.

Application

The stem asks for the item outside that three-part model. Sensory processing receives information through the senses, but it is not listed as a component of emotion in this model.

Contrast

• Physiological: bodily changes such as altered heart rate or sweating accompany emotional arousal.

• Cognitive: appraisal and interpretation give meaning to the situation.

• Behavioural: expressions and actions show or enact the emotional response.

• Sensory: seeing, hearing, touch, taste, and smell provide input about the environment rather than forming one of these three components.

Cross-check and result

The three model components are accounted for by Physiological, Cognitive, and Behavioural. Therefore, Sensory is the element not included.