The subjective spectrum of positive-to-negative evaluation of an experience an individual may have had. Emotional valence refers to the emotion’s consequences, emotion-eliciting circumstances, or subjective feelings or attitudes.

Not to be confused with arousal which is more reactionary and deals with immediate excitement, energy levels.

Lies within the general concept of affect.

Some of my most convicted opinions lie on the basis of valence, or put more crudely, how “sexy” it seems.