Over the centuries, philosophers, psychologists, and other scholars have debated the nature of emotions, offering a wide range of perspectives and theories. This debate addresses many issues, including basic questions such as why people have emotions and what their function is. Advances in neuroscience have led scientists to attempt to determine the parts of the brain involved in experiencing emotions. Child developmental psychologists address how young children understand others’ emotions,... więcej

Salem Press Encyclopedia of Health, 2023. 5p.