Not only does an angry person usually behave differently than a person who is in love, we can learn exhibit behaviors when faced with emotional situations. Our emotional states also have a cognitive component. To be afraid one has to perceive something as frightening. This may mean taking sensory experiences and examining them in the light of memories of earlier experiences to determine whether the situation is threatening or humorous or worth ignoring. Now, let's analyze an example of an emotion in terms of these three components.
Many people report being afraid of speaking before a large audience.
Whether or not you experience this fear, you have probably seen evidence of it in others. The last time I gave a speech, I dropped my notes. Now it is your turn. Choose an emotion that you have experienced.