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Table 1

Key definitions of the term “emotion”

Authors	Definition of “emotion”
Fischer et al. (1990)	“Complex functional wholes, including appraisals or appreciations, patterned physiological processes, action tendencies, subjective feelings, expressions, and instrumental behaviours” (p. 85)
Damasio (1998)	“A collection of responses triggered from parts of the brain to the body, and from parts of the brain to other parts of the brain, using both neural and humoral route” (p. 84)
Bagozzi et al. (1999)	“A mental state of action readiness that arises from cognitive appraisal of events or thoughts; has a phenomenological tone; is accompanied by physiological processes; and is often expressed physically” (p. 184)
Cabanac (2002)	“Any mental experience with high intensity and high hedonic content (pleasure/displeasure)” (p. 76)

Authors	Definition of “emotion”
Fischer et al. (1990)	“Complex functional wholes, including appraisals or appreciations, patterned physiological processes, action tendencies, subjective feelings, expressions, and instrumental behaviours” (p. 85)
Damasio (1998)	“A collection of responses triggered from parts of the brain to the body, and from parts of the brain to other parts of the brain, using both neural and humoral route” (p. 84)
Bagozzi et al. (1999)	“A mental state of action readiness that arises from cognitive appraisal of events or thoughts; has a phenomenological tone; is accompanied by physiological processes; and is often expressed physically” (p. 184)
Cabanac (2002)	“Any mental experience with high intensity and high hedonic content (pleasure/displeasure)” (p. 76)

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