Keyword: «expectation»

The paper views the role and value of expectations in the human life. The expectation phenomenon is investigated by the method of mathematical psychology. The concept ‘voltage of expectation’ is introduced. The mathematical model of expectation is constructed and analysed. It is shown that voltage of expectation is a decreasing function of time. Character of expectation voltage can change due to the obtained information.

The paper deals with the concept of emotion accompanied by expectation. This phenomenon got the name ‘emotion of expectation’. The concept ‘intensity of emotion of expectation’ is introduced. The intensity of emotion of expectation is connected with time. It is shown that it is the decreasing function of time. Emotion of expectation is connected with feeling. This emotion can be the basic element of feeling.