Emotions and Feelings Mind Map for Study
See how basic emotions branch into complex feelings, with the body and thoughts that accompany them. The AI can build a map from your own notes or PDF.
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- What you get
- Interactive mind maps of the main ideas and how they connect. Free: overview maps (detailed maps on your first 3 creations). Plus: detailed maps with supporting concepts.
- Exports
- Your first PDF or PNG export is free; Plus exports anytime.
- Price
- Free plan: 5 creations a week, up to 3 a day. Plus: $9.99/month or $99.90/year (USD; local prices at checkout).
- Sign-up
- A free account is required before you create anything (Google or email). No credit card.
- What you can upload
- PDF, Word (.docx), PowerPoint (.pptx), plain text or Markdown, and images (PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF), or type a topic. One file per creation on the free plan; several at once on Plus.
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Why map emotions and feelings
A visual layout makes it easier to separate emotions from the feelings and thoughts that follow them.
Build from your own material
Upload a PDF, slides or notes on emotion theory and the AI turns them into a branched map.
Clear emotion structure
Basic emotions, secondary emotions and bodily signs appear as separate, expandable branches.
Quiz and flashcards next
Turn the map into a quiz to test recall, or create flashcards from the same notes.
How to build your emotions map
Three steps from your course material to a map you can study and expand.
- 1
Add your material
Upload your lecture notes or textbook chapter, or type the topic as emotions and feelings.
- 2
AI builds the map
The AI groups the content into basic emotions, related feelings and key concepts.
- 3
Study, expand, quiz
Expand any node, edit the wording, export as PNG or PDF, or turn it into a quiz.
Emotions and feelings: how the map is organized
A mind map of emotions and feelings separates the basic emotions that most theories agree on, such as happiness, sadness, fear, anger, surprise and disgust, from the more complex feelings that blend them. Emotions are usually short, automatic responses, while feelings are the conscious experience and label we give to them. A good map shows both layers, along with the thoughts and body signals that link them.
- Basic emotions: a small set of core responses, often listed as six
- Secondary emotions: blends such as guilt, shame, or contentment
- Physical signs: heart rate, breathing, posture and facial changes
- Thoughts and appraisal: how a situation is interpreted shapes the feeling
- Regulation: strategies people use to manage intensity and expression
Use the map to revise for exams, check your understanding of emotion theory, or plan a presentation. Create your own version with CogniGuide from your notes.
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Common questions about emotions and feelings
Answers on the basics of emotion mapping and how to make your own version.
What is the difference between an emotion and a feeling?
An emotion is a fast, mostly automatic response to a stimulus, with bodily changes and expression. A feeling is the conscious awareness and labeling of that state. Emotions occur first, and feelings are how we experience and name them.
How many basic emotions are there?
Theorists disagree. Paul Ekman proposed six: happiness, sadness, fear, anger, surprise and disgust. Other models propose different sets, so check which theory your course uses.
Which files can I use to build my own emotions map?
You can upload a PDF, Word (DOCX) or PowerPoint (PPTX) file, a text or Markdown file, or an image. You can also type the topic directly.
Can I turn the emotions map into a quiz?
Yes. CogniGuide can turn a map into a quiz to test yourself, and the same notes can become flashcards. The free plan includes 5 creations a week.