Modeling the evolution and development of emotions

W.E.  Frankenhuis

doi:10.1037/dev0000732

Modeling the evolution and development of emotions

W.E. Frankenhuis

Radboud University

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I argue that emotion research needs formal (mathematical) theory to address two central questions. How does evolution shape mechanisms of emotion development across generations, depending on environmental conditions? How do these mechanisms generate emotions, based on lifetime experience and current context? Formal modeling enables researchers to state ideas clearly and precisely, deduce predictions, and evaluate the fit between theory and data. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2019 APA, all rights reserved).

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	2002-2005
Journal	Developmental Psychology
Volume	55
Issue number	9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1037/dev0000732
Publication status	Published - 2019
Externally published	Yes

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