Evolved Emotions - An Interdisciplinary and Functional Analysis

In Evolved Emotions, Glenn Weisfeld analyzes a comprehensive list of universal emotions, detailing their elicitors, affects, behavioral tendencies, and expressions. Weisfeld explains how each emotion enhances the biological fitness of the individual.

List of contents

Chapter 1: Conceptual and Historical Foundations

Chapter 2: Evolution of the Emotions

Chapter 3: Emotional Development, Research Methods, and Emotion Regulation

Chapter 4: Neural and Hormonal Bases of Emotions

Chapter 5: Emotional Expressions

Chapter 6: Cutaneous Sensations and Thirst

Chapter 7: Hunger, Tasting, Smelling, and Disgust

Chapter 8: Fear, Anxiety, and Stress

Chapter 9: Interest

Chapter 10: Fatigue and Sleep

Chapter 11: Sexual Feelings and Amorousness

Chapter 12: Social Bonds and Parent-Offspring Behavior

Chapter 13: Aggression

Chapter 14: Pride and Shame

Chapter 15: Appreciation of Humor and the Arts

Chapter 16: Happiness

About the author

Glenn Weisfeld is professor of psychology at Wayne State University

Summary

In Evolved Emotions, Glenn Weisfeld analyzes a comprehensive list of universal emotions, detailing their elicitors, affects, behavioral tendencies, and expressions. Weisfeld explains how each emotion enhances the biological fitness of the individual.

Product details

• Authors: Glenn Weisfeld, Weisfeld Glenn
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.07.2021
• EAN: 9781498574303
• ISBN: 978-1-4985-7430-3
• No. of pages: 422
• Subjects: Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Lifestyle, personal development; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: antiquity to present day; PSYCHOLOGY / Emotions, PSYCHOLOGY / General, PSYCHOLOGY / Applied Psychology, Psychology: emotions