By Col Mukteshwar Prasad(Retd)

Based on materials of His Holiness Dalai Lama’s & Dr. Paul Ekman

Atlas of Emotions Part 4 (Disgust)

3.Disgust- We are disgusted by anything toxicSTATES -Each emotion contains a number of related

states, which differ in intensity. The states shown here are representative, not exhaustive.

Most INTENSE to Least INTENSE1.Loathing-Intense disgust focussed on a person 2.Abhorrence-Extreme repulsion3.Revulsion-Very intense disgust4.Repugnance –Repulsion to something literally or figuratively toxic

5.Distaste- Response to bad taste or smell . Can also be metamorphical

6.Aversion- Desire to avoid something disgusting

7.Dislike –Mildest form of disgust

3.Disgust- We are disgusted by anything toxic Actions of Disgust An emotional state may lead to actions depending on state , which can be

intrinsic or intentional and constructive, destructive or ambiguous.

Actions shown here are intrinsic, happening without conscious choice. 1.Loathing

1. DEHUMANIZE-Treat someone as though he or she is not a human being; deprive someone of human qualities, personality or spirit.(In a state of loathing, dehumanizing is DESTRUCTIVE. It inhibits collaboration.)

2.AVOID-Either physically stay away from someone or something, or internally keep one’s mind away from what is triggering the disgust.(In a state of loathing, avoiding is DESTRUCTIVE. It inhibits collaboration.)

3.WITHDRAW-Physically or mentally leave the scene of what is triggering the disgust.(In a state of loathing, withdrawing is CONSTRUCTIVE. It enables collaboration.)

3.Disgust- We are disgusted by anything toxic Actions of Disgust An emotional state may lead to actions depending on state , which can be

intrinsic or intentional and constructive, destructive or ambiguous.

Actions shown here are intrinsic, happening without conscious choice. 2.Abhorrence

1. DEHUMANIZE-Treat someone as though he or she is not a human being; deprive someone of human qualities, personality or spirit.(In a state of loathing, dehumanizing is DESTRUCTIVE. It inhibits collaboration.)

2.WITHDRAW-Physically or mentally leave the scene of what is triggering the disgust.(In a state of loathing, withdrawing is CONSTRUCTIVE. It enables collaboration.)

3.AVOID-Either physically stay away from someone or something, or internally keep one’s mind away from what is triggering the disgust.(In a state of loathing, avoiding is DESTRUCTIVE. It inhibits collaboration.)

3.Disgust- We are disgusted by anything toxic Actions of Disgust An emotional state may lead to actions depending on state , which can be

intrinsic or intentional and constructive, destructive or ambiguous.

Actions shown here are intrinsic, happening without conscious choice. 3.Revulsion

1. DEHUMANIZE-Treat someone as though he or she is not a human being; deprive someone of human qualities, personality or spirit.(In a state of loathing, dehumanizing is DESTRUCTIVE. It inhibits collaboration.)

2.WITHDRAW-Physically or mentally leave the scene of what is triggering the disgust.(In a state of loathing, withdrawing is CONSTRUCTIVE. It enables collaboration.)

3.VOMIT-Expel material from the stomach via the mouth; metaphorically denotes very intense disgust.(In a state of revulsion, vomiting is CONSTRUCTIVE. It enables collaboration.)

4.AVOID-Either physically stay away from someone or something, or internally keep one’s mind away from what is triggering the disgust.(In a state of loathing, avoiding is DESTRUCTIVE. It inhibits collaboration.)

3.Disgust- We are disgusted by anything toxic Actions of Disgust An emotional state may lead to actions depending on state , which can be

intrinsic or intentional and constructive, destructive or ambiguous.

Actions shown here are intrinsic, happening without conscious choice. 4.Repugnance

1. DEHUMANIZE-Treat someone as though he or she is not a human being; deprive someone of human qualities, personality or spirit.(In a state of loathing, dehumanizing is DESTRUCTIVE. It inhibits collaboration.)

2.AVOID-Either physically stay away from someone or something, or internally keep one’s mind away from what is triggering the disgust.(In a state of loathing, avoiding is DESTRUCTIVE. It inhibits collaboration.)

3.WITHDRAW-Physically or mentally leave the scene of what is triggering the disgust.(In a state of loathing, withdrawing is CONSTRUCTIVE. It enables collaboration.)

3.Disgust- We are disgusted by anything toxic Actions of Disgust An emotional state may lead to actions depending on state , which

can be intrinsic or intentional and constructive, destructive or ambiguous.

Actions shown here are intrinsic, happening without conscious choice.

5.Distaste1.WITHDRAW-Physically or mentally leave the scene of what

is triggering the disgust.(In a state of loathing, withdrawing is CONSTRUCTIVE. It enables collaboration.)

2.VOMIT-Expel material from the stomach via the mouth; metaphorically denotes very intense disgust.(In a state of revulsion, vomiting is CONSTRUCTIVE. It enables collaboration.)

3.AVOID-Either physically stay away from someone or something, or internally keep one’s mind away from what is triggering the disgust.(In a state of loathing, avoiding is DESTRUCTIVE. It inhibits collaboration.)

3.Disgust- We are disgusted by anything toxic Actions of Disgust An emotional state may lead to actions depending on state , which can be

intrinsic or intentional and constructive, destructive or ambiguous.

Actions shown here are intrinsic, happening without conscious choice. 6.Aversion

1. DEHUMANIZE-Treat someone as though he or she is not a human being; deprive someone of human qualities, personality or spirit.(In a state of loathing, dehumanizing is DESTRUCTIVE. It inhibits collaboration.)

2.WITHDRAW-Physically or mentally leave the scene of what is triggering the disgust.(In a state of loathing, withdrawing is CONSTRUCTIVE. It enables collaboration.)

3.AVOID-Either physically stay away from someone or something, or internally keep one’s mind away from what is triggering the disgust.(In a state of loathing, avoiding is DESTRUCTIVE. It inhibits collaboration.)

3.Disgust- We are disgusted by anything toxic Actions of Disgust An emotional state may lead to actions depending on state , which can be

intrinsic or intentional and constructive, destructive or ambiguous.

Actions shown here are intrinsic, happening without conscious choice. 7.Dislike

1. DEHUMANIZE-Treat someone as though he or she is not a human being; deprive someone of human qualities, personality or spirit.(In a state of loathing, dehumanizing is DESTRUCTIVE. It inhibits collaboration.)

2.AVOID-Either physically stay away from someone or something, or internally keep one’s mind away from what is triggering the disgust.(In a state of loathing, avoiding is DESTRUCTIVE. It inhibits collaboration.)

3.WITHDRAW-Physically or mentally leave the scene of what is triggering the disgust.(In a state of loathing, withdrawing is CONSTRUCTIVE. It enables collaboration.)

3.Disgust- We are disgusted by anything toxic Triggers of Disgust

Triggers automatically bring forth an emotion without consideration. Awareness of the trigger usually takes place at the end of this process, if at all.

Triggers can be -UNIVERSAL TRIGGERS- Universal triggers are innate, common to everyone.

They affect us more intensely than learned triggers. -LEARNED TRIGGERS-S Learned triggers are either

cultural, stemming from widely shared experiences, or personal, arising from more individual experiences.

PERCEPTION -We can become emotional about anything: the world around us, both novel and familiar, and our own expectations and

memories.RESPONSE-The emotions are our response to triggers. They arise

automatically and result in emotional actions. Different triggers of Disgust are

Anything coming out of the body -T his is an example of a universal trigger. Rotting or decay -T his is an example of a universal trigger. Fans of an opposing sports team -- This is an example of a learned trigger. Unfamiliar religious customs - This is an example of a learned trigger Eating insects or raw meat--This is an example of a learned trigger.

3.Disgust- We are disgusted by anything toxicA Mood of DisgustThis is an example of a mood, a longer-lasting cousin of

the emotion that causes the related emotion to be felt more frequently and intensely. It is not always apparent what triggers a mood.

SOURDisgust can occur as a mood, a generalized

feeling of repugnance.

Experiencing CalmA calm, balanced frame of mind is necessary to evaluate

and understand our changing emotions. Calmness ideally is a baseline state, unlike emotions,

which arise when triggered and then recede.