Emotion is a complex psychological state that involves three distinct components: a subjective experience, a physiological response, and a behavioral or expressive response.
In psychology, emotion is often defined as a complex state of feeling that results in physical and psychological changes that influence thought and behavior.
The term "emotion" also refers to:
1. Any strong feeling such as joy, sorrow, fear, hate, or love
2. The affective aspect of consciousness
3. A state of mental agitation or disturbance