Psychology Today | 15.11.2026 16:03
Consider the following. Toddlers are playing at a sensory table that is full of rubber ducks, water, and bubbles. A child takes the duck out of two other children’s hands. One child calmly picks up another duck, while the other child falls on the floor and proceeds to have an epic temper tantrum. The first child in this example has low emotional intensity. This child may experience intense emotions, though their reaction suggests otherwise. The second child in this example has a high level of emotional intensity.
