Author Description
Have you ever wondered about the basis of human emotion? EMOTION presents the most recent research in the area and provides you with in-depth coverage of how topics such as neuroscience, culture, and development relate to the study of emotion. With a student-friendly writing style, this psychology text reflects new thinking about the area of emotion and encourages you to think critically about this topic.
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THE THESIS
This text investigates the biological, cultural, and developmental foundations of human emotion through the lens of contemporary psychological research. Authors Michelle Shiota and James Kalat synthesize diverse scientific perspectives to explain how internal states are generated and regulated. The book provides a structured framework for students to analyze the complex interplay between brain function and social experience.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Comprehensive overview of neuroscientific mechanisms underlying emotional response
- Analysis of cross-cultural variations in emotional expression and perception
- Examination of developmental milestones in emotional maturity
- Critical thinking exercises designed for undergraduate psychology curricula
Scope Limits
- Does not provide clinical diagnostic criteria for emotional disorders
- Excludes extensive focus on historical psychoanalytic theories in favor of modern empirical data
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Academic reviewers frequently note the accessibility of the prose, which balances technical rigor with clarity for undergraduate students. Experts highlight this as a foundational text for those seeking a structured, evidence-based introduction to the study of affect and emotion.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
2017-10-15
Publisher:
Oxford
ISBN-10:
0190644265
ISBN-13:
9780190644260
Psychology
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Academic
Neuroscience
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