EMOTIONS as contingencies

Dec 28,2021     

Notes from a 2019 Susan Friedman interview (ATA webisode). 

June 4, 2021

Also an early post combined here: Lisa Feldman Barrett on how emotions are made.

Traditionally, we think emotions are triggered, where certain parts of the brain get activated. Apparently this is a myth! According to the latest science, emotions are
constructed.

In other words, emotions (or emotional behaviors/signifiers) are neither universal nor innate. Neither are emoji.

Emotions/emotional behaviors/emotional language are all cultural constructs. Emotions are also not to be confused with affect (or affective state).

AFFECT

(Arousal- Valence) *The dog behavior/body language drawings are my own interpretation.

This is a wonderful summary of Dr. Lisa Feldman-Barret's book. Everybody needs to watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rbyC5m557I