Is There Common Biology In Emotion?

Monday, September 17, 2012 - 10:20 in Psychology & Sociology

Emotions tag our experiences and act as waypoints in how we steer our behavior, but they seem to be subjective. Avoiding danger and pursuing rewards is essential for successful navigation through a complex environment, and thus for survival, but why are some people afraid of harmless spiders yet most are not afraid of incredibly dangerous horses?The search for the neural correlate of emotions fascinates neuroscientists and psychologists – emotions are a central part of our mental selves. read more

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