activity paper: analysis Silver Linings Playbook with theory.(emotion.)

The emotion definition is Our feelings about ourselves and others - The term emotion encompasses both

the internal feelings of one person as well as feelings that can be experienced in a relationship.

Basic emotions: Common and universal feelings (e.g., happiness, surprise, sadness, fear, and anger)

 Blended emotions: Mixture of basic emotions (e.g., Jealousy, hate)

Nonverbal markers of emotion Changes in appearance that occur

when a person experiences affect.

Communication is a process of expressing emotions.

 Ability to read nuances in own and others’ emotions and moods

 Ability to see others’ perspectives

 Are we always successful reading others’ minds and empathizing with them?

After losing his job and wife, and spending time in a mental institution, Pat Solatano (Bradley Cooper) winds up living with his parents (Robert De Niro, Jacki Weaver). He wants to rebuild his life and reunite with his wife, but his parents would be happy if he just shared their obsession with the Philadelphia Eagles. Things get complicated when Pat meets Tiffany (Jennifer Lawrence), who offers to help him reconnect with his wife, if he will do something very important for her in exchange.