Valence typically refers to positivity and negativity of an object or situation. These appraisals tell us if it should be approached or avoided.

Valence

Novelty refers to the ability to detect new objects or changes in the environment. These appraisals tell us if something is significant enough to pay attention to or not.

Novelty

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 

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

Common Appraisal Dimensions

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

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