Evil is commonly associated with emotions.
Anger or wrath is an intense emotional response . Evil . However , elements that are commonly associated with evil involve unbalanced behavior involving anger , revenge , fear , hatred , psychological trauma , expediency , selfishness , ignorance , or neglect . Hatred or hate is a deep and extreme emotional dislike . Psychological trauma . Trauma is often the result of an overwhelming amount of stress that exceeds one 's ability to cope , or integrate the emotions involved with that experience .