Most lists of primary emotions contain _____ emotions.

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Most lists of primary emotions contain more negative emotions than positive. For example, the six basic emotions identified by psychologist Paul Ekman are happiness, sadness, anger, fear, disgust, and surprise. Three of these (sadness, anger, and fear) are considered negative emotions, while only one (happiness) is considered positive. Other lists may vary slightly in terms of specific emotions included, but the overall trend is for negative emotions to be more prevalent.

Most Lists of Primary Emotions Contain _____ Emotions