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Surprise
- The
brief response - stopping or freezing - when a new stimulus, which has
not yet been classified as beneficial or harmful, is encountered.
(Robert Plutchik - see here, accessed 27 October 2017) Adaptive behaviour = Orientation.
- Initial Physiological Function: Increased visual field from widened eyes. (Wikipedia, accessed 27 October 2017)
- Facial Cues: The mouth is open wide. The eyes are open wide
(often showing white around the iris). The eyebrows go up high in a curve.
There are wrinkles across the forehead. (Ekman & Friesen - see Second Step, p.103, Committee for Children 2002, accessed 16 July 2020)
- Questions to self: Is it beneficial, to be savoured and enjoyed? Or is it harmful? Or just to be learned from?
- Affirmation (if a negative surprise): "Stay calm. Deal with it."
- Similar emotions: Amusement, Astonishment, Amazement, Wonder, Alarm, Shock, Panic.
- Opposite emotions: Familiarity.
- Bach Flower Remedies: Rescue Remedy [shock, nasty surprises, emergencies], Rock Water [flow state; to let go of perfectionism, rigidity].
- California Flower Essences: Lavender [calming], Iris [to tap into spontaneity, creativity], Zinnia [for a life of curiosity, fun and play].
Quotes
The lifting of the eyebrows in surprise allows the taking in of a
larger visual sweep and also permits more light to strike the retina. This
offers more information about the unexpected event, making it easier to figure
out exactly what is going on and concoct the best plan for action. (Daniel
Goleman, Emotional Intelligence, p.7)
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This is part of a series on Emotion
Also see:-
Emotion
Emotion Index
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Surprise