An emotional response is a reaction to something that is experienced on an emotional level. It refers to how someone feels in response to a particular situation, event or stimulus. This can include feelings such as happiness, sadness, anger, fear, surprise or any other emotion that arises from the experience. Emotional responses are often intense and can be expressed through physical reactions such as crying, laughing, shouting or becoming physically agitated. These emotions help individuals to process their experiences and provide a way for them to express themselves in response to what they have encountered.