Emotional Growth
Inside the Mind
Old vs. New
Riley’s Struggles
new emotions
100

Riley learns to manage this emotion instead of letting it control her.

What is Anxiety?

100

This is where old emotions get trapped, preventing them from guiding Riley.

What is the back of the mind?

100

Anxiety replaces Joy as the dominant emotion because of this.

What is Riley’s transition into adolescence?

100

Riley experiences conflict when she starts preparing for this major event.

What is hockey tryouts?

100

This emotion is introduced in Inside Out 2 and represents Riley’s concern about how others see her.

Who is Anxiety

200

Joy realizes that growing up means accepting this.

What is a mix of emotions?

200

This system, introduced in the sequel, represents Riley’s self-identity.

What is the Sense of Self?

200

The old emotions struggle to regain control after they are trapped in this part of Riley’s mind.

What is the back of the mind?

200

Anxiety begins to take over when Riley starts worrying about this

What is fitting in with her new team?

200

This new emotion is often overlooked but plays a key role in shaping Riley’s decisions.

Who is Embarrassment

300

Riley ultimately succeeds when she stops worrying about this.

What is impressing others?

300

Anxiety tries to rewrite Riley’s personality by doing this.

What is erasing her old core beliefs?

300

This new emotion clashes with Joy over what’s best for Riley’s future

Who is Anxiety?

300

Joy and Anxiety struggle over whether Riley should focus on this or stay true to herself.

What is impressing her new teammates?

300

This emotion is known for doubting everything and hesitating before making choices.

Who is Doubt

400

The movie teaches that this is a natural and necessary part of growing up.

What is emotional complexity?

400

Riley’s emotions must work together to stop this from happening at hockey tryouts

What is an emotional breakdown?

400

The emotional headquarters undergo this major transformation in Inside Out 2.

What is the installation of the Sense of Self?

400

Riley faces emotional chaos when these emotions get pushed aside.

Who are Joy, Sadness, Anger, Disgust, and Fear?

400

Which new emotion tends to focus on the worst possible outcomes?

Who is Anxiety?

500

Riley's emotions all contribute to this new realization about herself.

What is self-acceptance?

500

This part of Riley’s mind is where her biggest fears are stored.

What is the subconscious?

500

The new and old emotions must work together when Riley experiences this turning point.

What is a panic attack?

500

Riley’s emotions fight for control when she’s invited to this event.

What is a high school party?

500

This emotion makes Riley feel indifferent about things she used to care about.

Who is Ennui?