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Elizabeth Johnston and Leah Olson are neuroscientists and educators known for their work in making complex topics in brain science accessible to general readers and students.
Known for: The Feeling Brain: The Biology and Psychology of Emotions
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The Feeling Brain: The Biology and Psychology of Emotions
A reader-friendly exploration of the science of emotion, this book integrates findings from neuroscience, psychology, and biology to explain how emotions arise, how they influence behavior, and how they are represented in the brain. It provides an accessible overview of the neurobiological and psychological mechanisms underlying emotional experience and regulation.
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The Historical Development of Emotion Research
To understand modern emotion science, we must start with its roots. For centuries, philosophers debated whether emotions were obstacles to rationality or essential guides to moral behavior. Aristotle regarded them as cognitive evaluations tied to virtue and judgment, while Descartes viewed them as p...
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The Biology of Emotion: Brain Structures and Systems
At the heart of emotional life lies the brain’s intricate architecture. The limbic system—once thought to be the brain’s emotional headquarters—includes structures such as the amygdala, hippocampus, hypothalamus, and cingulate cortex. These regions do not act in isolation; they form circuits that co...
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Elizabeth Johnston and Leah Olson are neuroscientists and educators known for their work in making complex topics in brain science accessible to general readers and students.
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