Event-Driven Fuzzy Paradigm for Emotion Generation Dynamics

This paper proposes using a fuzzy appraisal approach to model the dynamics for the emotion generation process in an individual as a result of events that take place in the environment of the individual. The proposed computational model uses guidelines from OCC emotion theory to formulate a system of fuzzy inferential rules that is capable of tracking the emotional states of the agent. Events are thoroughly analyzed and appraised against the set of goals of the agent and consequently elicited emotions along with their intensities are determined. Results from experiments showed that OCC theory is a suitable and easy to implement framework to be used as a core component in computational models of emotion.