Expression of anger can be healthy when presented effectively
Anger as a primary emotion: normative and justified in the situation, and effective to experience or express
VERSUS
Anger as a secondary emotion: non-normative or not justified in the situation, or problematic/ineffective to experience or express
Primary or Effective Secondary or Problematic
Sadness, disappointment Anger
Guilt or shame Anger
Fear Anger
Jealousy Anger
Judgments (about oneself or another) also lead to anger
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