Some appraisals dimensions are considered innate; that is, we are born with a disposition to evaluate objects on these dimensions to facilitate survival.
- Valence
- Novelty 

Innate Appraisals: Valence and Novelty

- Valence
- Novelty
- Goal Relevance
- Norm Congruence
- Who Caused the Circumstances

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Appraisals are assessed on continuums called dimensions. Basically, these dimensions have two ends that are opposites of each other (e.g. positive and negative). We appraise the situation and place the current situation somewhere along that continuum according to where we feel it fits.

Appraisal Dimensions

Niedenthal, P. M., & Ric, F. (2017). Psychology of Emotion (2nd ed.). Psychology Press.

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