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Modeling the Evolution and Development of Emotions
Frankenhuis, Willem E.
Developmental Psychology, v55 n9 p2002-2005 Sep 2019
I argue that emotion research needs formal (mathematical) theory to address two central questions. How does evolution shape mechanisms of emotion development across generations, depending on environmental conditions? How do these mechanisms generate emotions, based on lifetime experience and current context? Formal modeling enables researchers to state ideas clearly and precisely, deduce predictions, and evaluate the fit between theory and data.
Descriptors: Emotional Development, Evolution, Psychological Patterns, Psychological Studies, Developmental Psychology, Fear, Mathematical Models, Context Effect, Nature Nurture Controversy
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