Definitions
- Referring to a strong feeling such as happiness, sadness, anger, or fear. - Describing a mental state that is often accompanied by physiological changes. - Talking about a reaction to an event or situation that can be expressed through facial expressions, body language, or words.
- Referring to a physical feeling such as touch, taste, smell, sight, or hearing. - Describing a perception of something through the senses. - Talking about a temporary experience or feeling that can be pleasurable or unpleasant.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve experiencing something.
- 2Both can be triggered by external stimuli.
- 3Both can have physiological responses.
- 4Both can be intense and overwhelming.
- 5Both can be expressed or communicated to others.
What is the difference?
- 1Nature: Emotion is a mental state while sensation is a physical feeling.
- 2Source: Emotion is often triggered by internal factors such as thoughts, memories, or beliefs, while sensation is usually triggered by external stimuli such as temperature, pressure, or vibration.
- 3Duration: Sensation is usually temporary and short-lived, while emotion can last longer and have a more profound impact on a person's mental state.
- 4Variety: Sensation is limited to the five senses, while emotion can encompass a wide range of feelings and mental states.
- 5Expression: Emotion can be expressed through words, facial expressions, or body language, while sensation may not always be easy to communicate to others.
Remember this!
Emotion and sensation are both experiences that can be intense and overwhelming. However, the difference between emotion and sensation is their nature, source, duration, variety, and expression. Emotion is a mental state that can be triggered by internal factors and can last longer than sensation. It encompasses a wide range of feelings and can be expressed through various means. On the other hand, sensation is a physical feeling that is usually triggered by external stimuli and is often temporary and short-lived. It is limited to the five senses and may not always be easy to communicate to others.
