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Evolution, Emotion, and Reason - Emotions, Part I

Offered By: Yale University via YouTube

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Overview

Explore the evolutionary analysis of human emotions in this 53-minute lecture from Yale University's Introduction to Psychology course. Delve into the functions, mechanisms, and communicative aspects of emotions through engaging case studies on happiness, fear, and familial emotions. Examine the intriguing story of Phineas Gage and its implications for emotional capacity. Investigate facial expressions, with a particular focus on smiles and their significance. Learn about non-social emotions like fear and social emotions related to altruism. Conclude with insights into babies' emotional responses to caregivers. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the evolutionary basis and importance of emotions in human psychology and social interactions.

Syllabus

- Chapter 1. The Different Functions of Emotions.
- Chapter 2. Phineas Gage and The Loss of Emotional Capacity.
- Chapter 3. Facial Expressions and Smiles in Particular.
- Chapter 4. Question and Answer on Smiles.
- Chapter 5. Non-Social Emotions: Fear .
- Chapter 6. Social Emotions and Altruism.


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