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226: Where emotions come from (and why it matters) Part 1

Your Parenting Mojo - Respectful, research-based parenting ideas to help kids thrive

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Rethinking Emotions: Constructed vs. Innate

This chapter examines the evolution of emotional theory, contrasting traditional beliefs that emotions are universal with contemporary perspectives suggesting they are culturally and individually constructed. It highlights research findings that question the reliability of identifying emotions through facial expressions and emphasizes the complexity and variability of emotional recognition across different contexts and cultures. The discussion also reflects on the implications of these ideas for personal understanding and parenting, signaling a shift in how emotions are perceived and expressed.

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