Generation of positive - negative emotional experiences and expressions through cognitive molding of drive

Abstract

Drive may be identified as a psychobiological force generated within a living system, which is utilized as the fuel for driving the system in responses and actions. Cognitive processing functions of the cortical areas of the brain help mold the drive and it is experienced and expressed by the being as emotional experiences and expressions. These experiences and expressions may be molded positively or negatively based on the judgmental values of the cognitive processing. Positively molded drive initiates and executes all responses and actions in socially accepted manner and for executing actions for achieving various goals in life. When drive is utilized with negative cognitive judgments, it may be employed in negative manner and effects, with the actions and responses producing negative harmful and destructive effects to the self and others. The emotional experience itself may be mainly accompanied by similar emotional states viz., anger, fear, pain, anxiety, etc. These states of mind and expressions accompanying the drive are considered emotional experiences or expressions. Positive emotional effects, on the other hand, may be accompanied by love, affection, and respect etc. A third important emotional state is the empathy, when one learns to share the emotions experienced and expressed by others, which may be present in their behaviour and interactions. With people having diverse types of purposes and goals in life, when they may consider facilitating or debilitating the life patterns of other individuals as their noble and cherished aims of living, one may find it difficult to empathize with everyone seen or known.