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Lisa Feldman Barrett

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'How Emotions Are Made' by Lisa Feldman Barrett explores how emotions are not preprogrammed in our brains, but rather are constructed in the moment based on our past experiences and expectations. It challenges the traditional view of emotions and offers a new perspective on emotional intelligence.

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    The prevailing, classical view of emotions envisages them as hardwired into our brains.

    How hard is it to control your emotions? The consensus is that you may try to, but you simply can’t.

    The notion of emotions as reflexes – sometimes artifacts of evolution existing in a realm beyond the rational – has been around for millennia. It’s called the classical view, and it’s been espoused by everyone from Aristotle, Buddha, Darwin, Descartes and Freud, right through to modern-day thinkers such as Steven Pinker, Paul Ekman, and the Dalai Lama.

    This passive take on emotions is taught in psychology textbooks, and it’s reflected in the way the media discuss them. The classical view also sees emotions as universal. It’s assumed that emotions are hardwired and are automatically triggered in distinct regions of the brain.

    It’s thought that there’s a set of emotions that can be found across all humanity, and that each of these has an underlying property or “essence.” This concept is called essentialism. It assumes that each one of us is not only equally emotionally expressive but also capable of automatically recognizing the same emotions in others.

    It’s as if the brain were pre-wired with neurons for specific emotions. Once neurons are triggered, they produce physical responses. These characteristics are known as fingerprints, and it’s through these that emotions are identified.

    Imagine you have an annoying colleague. He will trigger “anger neurons,” which will consequently cause your blood to boil and your mouth to form a scowl.

    Or maybe a friend dies. In this case “sadness neurons” send off signals which might start you crying.

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    How Emotions Are Made (2017) challenges everything you think you know about emotions. From learning how our brain registers anger, fear and joy to how we think about these emotions culturally, you’ll come away with a new understanding of the ways in which emotions are created and how their scope is determined by society at large.

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    How Emotions Are Made (2017) is a thought-provoking exploration of the nature of emotions and how they are constructed by our brains. Here are three reasons why this book is worth reading:

    • With groundbreaking scientific research and compelling examples, it challenges conventional wisdom about emotions, offering readers a fresh perspective.
    • Accessible and engaging, it delves into the complex interplay between our brains, bodies, and the social and cultural contexts in which we live, providing a comprehensive understanding of emotions.
    • By demystifying emotions and empowering readers with knowledge, it allows us to better navigate our own emotional experiences, fostering greater self-awareness and well-being.

    Wer How Emotions Are Made lesen sollte

    • People interested in psychology and neuroscience
    • Those who want to better understand and control their emotions
    • Students of cultural studies and languages

    Über den Autor

    Lisa Feldman Barrett is University Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Northeastern University. She had also holds appointments at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital. Barrett received the National Institutes of Health Director’s Pioneer Award for her research on emotions in the brain and has published over 200 peer-reviewed, scientific papers that have appeared in Science, Nature, Neuroscience and other top psychology and cognitive neuroscience journals.

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    What is the main message of How Emotions Are Made?

    The main message of How Emotions Are Made is that emotions are not pre-wired in our brains but are constructed by our experiences and interpretations.

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    Is How Emotions Are Made a good book? Is it worth reading?

    How Emotions Are Made is worth reading as it provides a fascinating perspective on the nature of emotions, challenges traditional theories, and offers valuable insights into our emotional lives.

    Who is the author of How Emotions Are Made?

    Lisa Feldman Barrett is the author of How Emotions Are Made.

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