Which of the following is the correct definition of emotion?
A)the process by which the facial muscles send messages to the brain about bodily changes
B)an aspect of consciousness characterized by a certain physical arousal,a certain behaviour that reveals the feeling to the outside world,and an inner awareness of feelings
C)an irrational aspect of our mammalian heritage that is distinctive from our rational abilities of cognition
D)a set of social and cultural rules that regulates when,how,and where a person may express (or must suppress)feelings

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Emotion is a complex psychological state that involves a physical response, a behavioral response, and an inner awareness of feelings. Option A only refers to the physical aspect of emotion, option C is incorrect as emotions are not inherently irrational, and option D refers to the regulation of emotions rather than their definition.

Which of the Following Is the Correct Definition of Emotion