Psychology of Emotion

<p><i>Psychology of Emotion</i> reviews both theory and methods in emotion science exploring findings about the brain; the function expression and regulation of emotion; similarities and differences due to gender and culture; the relationship between emotion and cognition; and emotion processes in groups. With a focus on emotion in the typically developing individual the text's main themes include conscious and unconscious processes; the ways in which emotions arise in and are constrained by social situations and social processes; the regulation and sharing of emotion and their effects on mental health; and the manner in which culture (including subculture) shapes or moderates some of these processes. A defining assumption of the book distinguishing it from much of its competition is that both biology and social situation are important forces in the experience of emotion.</p><p>Key features of the third edition include:</p><ul> <li>Emphasis on cutting-edge research and insights from contemporary affective science</li> <li>Developmental Details sections offering in-depth exploration of chapter themes within crucial stages of the human lifespan</li> <li>Key concepts highlighted with bolded vocabulary and integrated Learning Links providing clear illustrative connections to each chapter's core topics</li> </ul><p>Comprehensive in its scope yet eminently readable <i>Psychology of Emotion</i> serves as an ideal introduction for undergraduate students to the scientific study of emotion.</p>