Isbn: 9781332619207 - the measurement of emotion (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book takes an objective approach to exploring the role of emotions in human thought and behavior. The author, a renowned psychologist, uses scientific investigation to verify the James-Lange theory of emotion, which states that our physical reactions, such as increased heart rate or sweating, are what cause our emotions, not the other way around. Delving into topics including memory, association, and repression, the author presents experiments using word association and the galvanometer to measure and analyze various emotional responses. These experiments demonstrate that words and experiences that trigger strong emotional reactions in people are more likely to be remembered and recalled than neutral ones. The book also investigates the relationship between pleasant and unpleasant emotions and their influence on memory, showing that there are two distinct categories of emotional reactions that affect memory in different ways. The insights offered in this book provide a deeper understanding of the complex relationship between emotions and mental processes, highlighting the role of emotions in shaping our thoughts, actions, and memories. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …