Strong emotions can lead to adaptive or maladaptive behavior, depending on the intensity and the emotion felt. For example, positive emotion generally leads to healthier behavior concerning the self and others. Negative emotion can lead individuals to behavior in both a healthy and unhealthy manner. For example, one may feel anger as a result of experiencing reduced privileges. This can motivate an individual to focus on the opposite of what's experienced or to advocate for a better situation, but it can also lead one to engage in destructive behavior.
