Hidden Brain

Decoding Emotions

Sep 12, 2022
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INSIGHT

Universal Emotions Model

  • The conventional model of emotions suggests a basic, universal set like joy, anger, and fear.
  • These emotions are considered innate and shared across cultures.
ANECDOTE

Cultural Variations in Emotion

  • Batja Mesquita's study with Dutch, Turkish, and Surinamese immigrants revealed variations in reported emotions.
  • Some groups listed behaviors like crying or laughing, while others prioritized emotions like love or longing.
ANECDOTE

Japanese Emotion Study

  • In a Japanese study, participants struggled with questions about emotion intensity.
  • The concept of emotions changing beliefs also proved difficult, suggesting cultural differences in emotional processing.
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