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What are Emotions?
What we feel shapes our emotional life – and helps us react correctly and quickly.
11.09.2025
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On the Trail of Emotions
How do feelings arise? Emotion theories provide different answers.
18.07.2018
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The Roots of Emotions
Emotion scientists seek to identify the basic patterns of our feelings.
25.10.2025
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Reason vs. Emotion?
Humans are not machines: emotions control their behavior more often than they realize.
11.09.2025
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Emotion – Introduction
Reason and emotion are not necessarily opposites – they help to evaluate a situation.
30.08.2011
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Signals from Within
Emotions shape our lives. That's why we're so good at recognizing and empathizing with them.
18.12.2025
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Thirst and hunger neurons
New research shines light on how the brain interprets nutritional and hydration needs and turns them into action
31.03.2025
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Basic emotions
Some theories assume that all emotions can be broken down into a few basic emotions. These are also referred to as primary emotions. According to Ekman, these classically include fear, anger, joy, sadness, disgust, and surprise. Primary emotions arise very quickly in response to an event and sometimes subside just as quickly. Over time, they can transition into secondary emotions (e.g., shame, guilt, or pride).
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Emotions
Feelings give spice to our lives and influence many of our decisions – whether we want them to or not.
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The Limbic System
The limbic system does not solely control our emotional life. It also has other functions.
22.12.2023
