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1. The Emotional-Motivational Spectrum Ⓡ All rights reserved. GTroxell-2010
A mental map designed to help develop your emotional intelligence (EQ)
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The table below loops (far left is adjacent/connects to far right). Review of each triad to help you develop your EQ. Focus on your motivational aspirations to overcome amygdala hyjacks.
Emergent Emotion
External Activator Affection Dialog Respect Conformity Trauma Unknown Unexpected Change
Obscurity Anonymity Isolation Neglect Conflict Threat Challenge Opportunity Creativity Extrinsic
stimulated included acknowledged anxiety apprehensive nervousness distracted hopeless lonely unhappy bored irritation annoyance stimulated interest inspired
Primary appraisal/ Secondary
Amygdala hijack
gladness social relaxed dismay starteled anxious disrupted self-pity indifference dull longing disappointment defensive trepidation pensiveness constructive
touched sentimentality serene resistance compromised ambivalent confused discouragement fatigue bitterness lost frustration aggravated tenuous curious motivated
Reactive/Negative Emotions
aroused heard noticed tense deceived weariness suspicious embarrassment avoided unforgiveness restrained exasperation hostility streched anticipation excitement
The Affective Appraisal System
comfortable welcome understood obedient shock sleepy pessimistic sluggish dejection displeasure aimless shunned envy overwhelmed gratitude cheerfulness
enchanted engaged believed in doubt alarm uninformed challenged disapproval alienation regret indebted despair ferocity readiness gratification potential
cherished joviality helpful uneasiness accosted hindered surprise demoralized isolation sorrow pointless complacent controlled appeal professional possibility
attraction tenderness important belittled worry muddled insecurity impotence sadness remorse meaningless persecution manipulated useful attentive optimistic
appraisal
flirtatious liking inexpressive badgered scared impatient chaotic uncertain melancholy woe disheartened arogant antagonistic productive manageable productive
pleasure forgiven insignificant suffocated panic adrift abandoned defeat inadequate gloomy discouraged disgust forceful driven industrious artistic
blissfull comforted distant dread frightened blind bereaved mortified grief withdrawn trapped indignation anger possessive winsome animated
erotic detached deprived avoidance powerless defeated divested failure self-loathing independent betrayed revulsion vengefull tedious triumphant adventurous
guilt ambiguous worthless inferiority terror frantic detachment self-contempt misery separated despondent scorn outrage determined hollow wavering
Transgression,
Conflict, Vices,
Reappraisal,
Intractable
obsessed indifferent insensitive rebelious horror dysfunctional resignation shame hatred oppressed loathing contempt fury greed arrogant stifled
Iniquity
Primal,
lust obfuscated covetous envy fear idle slothful depression jealous tyrany gluttony wrath rage avarice vain daftness
passion needy insulted hypocritical solemn foolish inactivity self-destruction exposed unrepentant indulgent resentment cowardice selfish self-absorbed inept
satisfaction caring skeptical judgemental self-blame hesitant apathetic overlooked excluded tolerant vindicated sensitive adamant reserved rewarded learned
happiness susceptible embarrassed dissent fragile cautious lethargic self-reliant listlessness dependant glee suppressed self-serving controlling persistent effortless
Proactive/Positive Emotions
amorous friendly recognized exploited nostolgic receptive awakened accomplished cordial vulnerable limitless repentant self-confident heroic alive competence
ecstasy sympathetic needed submission passive encouraged practical talented suave mutuality refreshed civilized courageous ownership wholehearted capable
Wellness
euphoric sincere supported willingness secure familiar curiosity established genuine cooperative flexible natural proud earnest balanced dependable
Contentment compassion contentment esteem at-ease consistency wonder remembered trust accountable fair at home grounded cheritable diligent skillful
fondness amazement significance dutiful compossed at ease teachable admired openness collaborative unencumbered coherance powerful generous thrill energized
protected empathetic altruistic mindful asured transformed mentally stimulated
fortunate playfulness faithful wimsical forgiving ardent reassured eager flourishing
accepted awe appreciated transcendent calm enlightened learning meaningful authentic completeness elated humanitarian focussed effective triumph invigorated
sensuous mindful honored centered rooted resolute growth disciplined gentle wholeness light-hearted kind mastery appreciative confidence self-actualization
Virtuous / Flow
High HPA / De
[道德, 品行,
forbearance rapture approved of approachable comforted order fascination successful truthful unity just patient tenacious devoted prudent vitality
节操.]
intimate adore respected modest tranquility stable excitement significant honest thoughtfulness temperance understood resilient self-sacrificing hope fulfilled
delight merciful worthy authentic nurtured transformed exhilaration industrious sincerity faith liberty selfless humble benevolence expectant Enthusiastic
love bonded admirable self-respect peace vigor wise treasured oneness synergy joyful serenity integrity commitment vigilance zealous
Internal Motivator Belonging Connection Value Autonomy Safety Certainty Intrigue Legacy Intimacy InterdependenceFreedom Harmony Destiny Stewardship Purpose Fulfillment Intrinsic
Soulfull Existence