Lisa Feldman Barrett
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3Qs: How we feel what we feel
Lisa Feldman Barrett, University Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Northeastern, explains why misconceptions about emotion persist, how our emotional brains change as we age, and…
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Researchers pinpoint epicenter of brain’s predictive ability
In recent years, scientists have discovered that the human brain works on predictions, contrary to the previously accepted theory that it reacts to outside sensations.
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Emotion science for homeland security?
Photo courtesy of Thinkstock. Earlier this month the Affective Science Institute hosted another great event called…
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She frightened me with science
Photo by Marilyn Roxie via Flickr. You’ve just rounded the corner of a dark and musty basement. In front of you,…
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What's the difference between sad and angry?
Photo by Toni Birrer via Flickr How are you feeling right now? Can you pinpoint the specific emotions? Maybe a little…
