Hidden Brain Where Do Feelings Come From?
Jan 8, 2024
Lisa Feldman Barrett, a renowned psychologist and neuroscientist, shares her groundbreaking insights on emotions as predictions rather than mere reactions. She discusses how our upbringing shapes emotional responsibility and the complexities of family dynamics. Barrett emphasizes the brain’s predictive power, revealing that emotions are influenced by context and personal experiences. She offers innovative parenting strategies, encourages reframing anxiety, and highlights ways to use these insights for personal growth and improved emotional understanding.
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Inaccurate Emotion Reporting
- Lisa Feldman Barrett initially struggled to replicate self-discrepancy theory experiments.
- Participants reported feeling both sad and anxious or neither, using them as synonyms for feeling bad.
Misinterpreting Bodily Signals
- Lisa Feldman Barrett misattributed flu symptoms for romantic attraction during a coffee date.
- This highlighted the brain's role in interpreting physical signals based on context.
Emotions as Predictions
- Emotions are predictions, not reactions, shaped by context.
- Lisa realized this after her experience misinterpreting illness as attraction.