Understanding Human Emotions

Name: Understanding Human Emotions
Released: 2021-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Lawrence Ian Reed

TV Show · Special Interest

The importance of emotions in the evolution of humans, with a deep dive into the crucial role of emotion in human survival and success.

2021 · 28m

EPISODE 1

The Science and Philosophy of Emotions

Exploring the thoughts on emotions held by scientists, philosophers and psychologists.
EPISODE 2

How Emotions Evolved

Exploring the phenomenon of natural selection in the development of fear, joy and more.
EPISODE 3

How the Body and Emotions Influence One Another

Emotions may originate from the body or surrounding environment.
EPISODE 4

The Social Purpose of Emotions

Learning about the affiliative and distancing functions of emotions on people's ability to survive.
EPISODE 5

Facial Expressions and Nonverbal Behavior

Exploring a dual-processing system that can produce genuine emotional and feigned expressions.
EPISODE 6

Self-Conscious Emotions: From Empathy to Shame

Exploring the physical expressions that tend to accompany emotions like shame and guilt.