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#982 Joseph LeDoux - The Four Realms of Existence: A New Theory of Being Human

The Dissenter

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From Behaviorism to Emotional Neuroscience

This chapter explores the evolution of psychological research methodologies, focusing on the shift from behaviorism to understanding the complex interactions between emotion and memory, particularly in animals. It highlights the speaker's research on the neural mechanisms of fear conditioning, specifically the roles of the amygdala and auditory thalamus, while critiquing the limitations of traditional behaviorist approaches. The discussion culminates in a structured method for addressing anxiety and phobias, emphasizing the need for a nuanced understanding of emotional processes.

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