Which of the following concepts underlies the placement of emotions on Plutchik's Emotion Wheel?
A) Emotions should be placed alphabetically around the wheel so it is easy to remember which one goes in which position.
B) Emotions should be placed on opposite ends of the wheel when they contrast each other.
C) One side of the wheel should refer to negative emotions while the other side should refer to positive emotions, but which emotion goes in which slot is not relevant.
D) Emotions all exist in the same intensity, which is why the Emotion Wheel only exists in two dimensions.

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Plutchik's Emotion Wheel is organized based on the concept of opposite emotions being placed on opposite ends of the wheel. This helps to show how emotions can be more or less intense versions of each other, depending on their position in relation to one another.

Which of the Following Concepts Underlies the Placement of Emotions