1st Edition
Emotions Essays on Emotion Theory
Edited By Stephanie H.M. van Goozen, Nanne E. Van de Poll, Joseph A. Sergeant, S.H.M. van Goozen, Joe A. Sergeant
Copyright 1994
348 Pages
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Psychology Press
352 Pages
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Psychology Press
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Based upon lectures presented at an invitational colloquium in honor of Nico Frijda, this collection of essays represents a brief and up-to-date overview of the field of emotions, their significance and how they function. For most, emotions are simply what we feel, giving our lives affective value. Scientists approach emotions differently -- some considering the "feeling" aspect to be of little... Read more
Contents: S.H.M. van Goozen, Overview. Part I:Energetic and Structural Aspects of Emotion. R.B. Zajonc, Emotions and Brain Temperature. Modulation. J.A. Gray, The Neuropsychology of the Emotions: Framework for a Taxonomy of Psychiatric Disorder. P.J. Lang, The Motivational Organization of Emotion: Affect-Reflex Connections. Part II:Expression and Consequences of Emotions. M.M. Bradley, Emotional Memory: A Dimensional View. E. Gilboa, W. Revelle, Personality and the Structure of Affective Responses. K.R. Scherer, Affect Bursts. Part III:Social Interaction and Emotions. J.A.R.A.M. van Hooff, F. Aureli, Social Homeostasis and the Control of Emotion. S.E. Taylor, L.G. Aspinwall, T.A. Giuliano, Emotions as Psychological Achievements. G. Mandler, Emotions and the Psychology of Freedom. N.H. Frijda, The Lex Talionis: On Vengeance. R.C. Solomon, Sympathy and Vengeance: The Role of the Emotions in Justice.
Biography
Stephanie H.M. van Goozen, Nanne E. Van de Poll, Joseph A. Sergeant
