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3 Primary Emotions (Evolution)

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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

These are the three basic emotions that have evolved in humans and animals for survival. They include fear, anger, and happiness.

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