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Mastering Emotions: A 5-Part Psychology Series
Dive into the fascinating world of human affect with our five-part series on emotions, moods, feelings, emotional plasticity, and theories that shape our understanding.
Foundations of Emotions: Understanding What We Feel and Why
Components of Emotion
Explore subjective feelings, physiological responses, and expressive behaviors that work together to create our emotional experiences.
Early Theories
Discover how James-Lange, Cannon-Bard, and Two-Factor perspectives revolutionized our understanding of emotional processes.
Brain Regions
Learn how the limbic system and prefrontal cortex interact to shape our emotional responses and regulation abilities.
Understand the foundations of emotions and their crucial role in decision-making and mental health. Watch full video
Moods & Feelings: How Prolonged Emotional States Influence Your Life
Emotions vs. Moods
Emotions are short-lived responses. Moods are longer-lasting states that color experiences.
Mood Influences
Biological, psychological, social, and environmental factors all shape our mood states.
Feelings' Role
Feelings add personal, cognitive layers to our emotional experiences.
Discover how moods differ from emotions and impact your daily life. Watch full video
Emotional Plasticity: Rewiring Your Brain for Better Emotional Health
Neuroplasticity
The brain's ability to adapt emotional responses over time.
Neurotransmitters
Serotonin and dopamine influence emotional regulation.
Enhancement Techniques
Therapy, mindfulness, and supportive environments foster resilience.
Life Stages
Emotional development evolves throughout childhood, adulthood, and later life.
Learn how to reshape emotional habits through neuroplasticity. Watch full video
Specific Emotions Unpacked: Basic, Complex, and Cultural Perspectives

Cultural Influences
How cultural norms shape emotional expression
Complex Emotions
Guilt, shame, pride, and jealousy involve deeper cognitive layers
Basic Emotions
Happiness, sadness, fear, anger, surprise, and disgust have universal expressions
Explore the spectrum of human emotions and their evolutionary functions. Watch full video
Theories of Emotion: From Classical Frameworks to Modern Insights
Classical Theories
James-Lange, Cannon-Bard, and Schachter-Singer approaches to emotions.
Cognitive Appraisal
Lazarus and other appraisal-based frameworks.
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Evolutionary Perspectives
Darwin's insights and Ekman's basic emotion research.
Modern Integrated Views
Contemporary approaches connecting brain science, cognition, and behavior.
Complete your understanding of emotion theories and their real-world applications. Watch final episode
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