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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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Conscious Emotions
We only consciously feel fear, disgust, love, and hate when the cerebral cortex is engaged.
11.08.2025
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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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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
