The Laws of Emotion

The Laws of Emotion

The Laws of Emotion is an accessibleÂ work that reviews much of the insightful new research on emotions conducted over the last ten years. It expands on the theory of emotions introduced in Nico Frijdaâ€™s earlier work and addresses a number of unanswered, basic problems on emotion theory. The authorâ€™s goal is to better understand the underlying psychological mechanisms of emotion. In thisÂ book, Professor Frijda also examines previously neglected topics of emotion such as determinants of emotional intensity, the duration of emotions, and sexual emotions. It touches on both evolutionary and neuroscientific explanations.
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The book begins by reviewing a number of principles governing emotion, or â€œthe laws of emotionâ€. The author then examines the passionate nature of emotions and the motivational processes underlying them, and the nature and causes of pleasure and pain. Professor Frijda then explores the processes that lead to emotional arousal, including cognitive influences and why people care more about certain things than others. Emotional intensity is then discussed, including the often-neglected topic of the course of emotions over time. The book concludes with the author's insights into complex emotional domains such as sex, revenge, and the need to commemorate past events.
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The Laws of Emotion will appeal to social, cognitive, and developmental psychologists, social scientists, philosophers, and neuroscientists, as well as anyone interested in the workings of the mind. It also serves as a text for advanced courses in the psychology of emotions or the neuroscience of emotions.

Country	USA
Author	Nico H. Frijda
Binding	Paperback
Brand	Brand: Psychology Press
EAN	9780805825985
Edition	1
Feature	Used Book in Good Condition
ISBN	0805825983
Label	Psychology Press
Manufacturer	Psychology Press
MPN	illustrations
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	366
PartNumber	illustrations
PublicationDate	2006-08-16
Publisher	Psychology Press
ReleaseDate	2006-09-25
Studio	Psychology Press

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