How Emotions Are Made: The Secret Life of the Brain
Lisa Feldman Barrett
11 Key ideas
33 MINS
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Psychology Science
Are our emotions inherently fixed or are they a product of our environment and experiences?
How does the theory of constructed emotion challenge longstanding beliefs about emotional responses?
Could understanding this theory revolutionize fields such as law and psychology and even transform our personal lives?
Join us as we explore the fascinating interplay of neuroscience, culture, and personal history in shaping our emotional world.
Are our emotions inherently fixed or are they a product of our environment and experiences?
How does the theory of constructed emotion challenge longstanding beliefs about emotional responses?
Could understanding this theory revolutionize fields such as law and psychology and even transform our personal lives?
Join us as we explore the fascinating interplay of neuroscience, culture, and personal history in shaping our emotional world.
Key Ideas
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#6
Revolutionizing Emotions: How Modern Neuroscience Debunks Centuries-Old Myths
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#7
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#9
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#10
Unraveling the Illusions: How Modern Neuroscience Redefines Our Understanding of Emotions
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#11
Final Recap
01 Jan 1970
04:20
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About Author
Lisa Feldman Barrett is a distinguished psychologist and neuroscientist known for her groundbreaking research in the field of emotion. She is the author of the critically acclaimed book "How Emotions Are Made: The Secret Life of the Brain," which challenges traditional views on emotions and presents a new theory based on the latest neuroscience. Barrett is a professor of psychology at Northeastern University and has received numerous awards for her contributions to science. Her work emphasizes the importance of understanding emotions as complex, constructed experiences rather than innate, universal responses.
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