Emotions are an inescapable part of the human experience. They motivate
actions and reactions, guide our interpersonal and business
relationships, inspire political and societal trends, and influence our
sense of self and well-being. Emphasizing the broad practical reach of
this field of study, Understanding Emotions draws from neuroscience,
psychiatry, biology, genetics, the humanities, economics, and more to
provide a strong foundation in core concepts. An easy-to-follow
narrative arc encompasses the entire life span, while representative
studies provide immediate insight into the real-world implications of
important findings.
This new Fourth Edition continues to provide clear and concise guidance
toward the factors that drive emotion, with new, revised, and expanded
discussions that reflect the current state of the field. Detailed
coverage of social and anti-social motivations, moral judgment, empathy,
psychological disorders, the physiological components of emotion, and
many more equip students with the conceptual tools to probe deeper into
the material and apply methods and techniques to their own personal
lives.
