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The psychology and biology of emotion

Published 1 January 1994
Robert Plutchik
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TL;DR

This book focuses on the study of human emotion and the role that emotion plays in the development of a person's personality.

Abstract

Preface, Introduction. 1. The Study of Emotions 2. Major Historical Traditions in the Study of Emotions 4. Theories of Emotions 5. The Measurement of Emotions 6. Facial Expressions and Emotions 7. Neurophysiology and Theories of Facial Expressions 8. Emotional Development 9. Emotions and Evolution 10. Emotional Communication in Animals 11. Emotions and the Brain 12. Theories of Brain Function in Emotion 13. Love and Sadness in Everyday Life 14. Understanding Emotional Disorders. Epilogue: The Future of Emotions

Keywords

Neuroscience