A Fast Road to the Study of Emotions: An Introduction

Description

This book is an ideal introduction to work in psychology and the neurosciences. Walking us through the key topics including historical, developmental and cultural perspectives, the book shows that the different types of emotions each is an evolved adaptive structure that serves a functional purpose. It is shown how these types are expressed differently on the human face, how they are developed in the child, and how they influence and are influenced by culture, health and the ways persons think and perceive. Knowledge of emotions is essential for anyone who plans to work, or whose work already involves, helping, instructing, negotiating, or controlling others. This introductory-level book teaches undergraduates as well as general readers the main components and methods, and helps readers to better understand how emotions operate both within the body and out in the world. It is a valuable resource for undergraduate students in psychology, nursing, social work, physiotherapy and occupational therapy find this book an important accompaniment. Front Matter ....Pages i-xii What Are Emotions? (Arne Vikan)....Pages 1-8 Facial Expressions (Arne Vikan)....Pages 9-17 Individual Emotions (Arne Vikan)....Pages 19-24 Personal Indications (Arne Vikan)....Pages 25-31 Development of Emotions (Arne Vikan)....Pages 33-39 Emotion and Cognition (Arne Vikan)....Pages 41-47 Emotions and Health (Arne Vikan)....Pages 49-56 Emotion Regulation (Arne Vikan)....Pages 57-62 Emotion and Culture (Arne Vikan)....Pages 63-68 Emotions in the Workplace (Arne Vikan)....Pages 69-74 Historical Background and Current Theories (Arne Vikan)....Pages 75-83 Biological Basis of Emotions (Arne Vikan)....Pages 85-91 Final Remarks (Arne Vikan)....Pages 93-96 Back Matter ....Pages 97-112