The Psychology of Emotion

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From Everyday Life to Theory

By Kenneth T. Strongman

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The Psychology of Emotion by Kenneth T. Strongman delves into the complexities of human emotions through a psychological lens. The book explores various theories and experimental findings related to emotions, examining how they are experienced, expressed, and influenced by social and cultural contexts. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the role emotions play in human behaviour and the psychological mechanisms behind them.
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This book may appeal to you if you are fascinated by the intricate workings of human emotions and enjoy exploring how they influence our thoughts and behaviours. It's an insightful dive into the psychological theories and concepts surrounding emotions, making it ideal for those interested in both psychology and philosophy.

The Psychology of Emotion

'It is late at night and you are sitting quietly. The neighbours are all away. Suddenly, there is a huge thump on the door, a scream and then a deathly silence. ' As emotion and emotional experience are a daily occurrence, they have always been key topics of study for psychologists.

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'It is late at night and you are sitting quietly. The neighbours are all away. Suddenly, there is a huge thump on the door, a scream and then a deathly silence...'

As emotion and emotional experience are a daily occurrence, they have always been key topics of study for psychologists. Now in its fifth edition, The Psychology of Emotion is a classic student text on the subject. This textbook offers a comprehensive guide to all the main theories and concepts of emotion, and relates these back to everyday life, using examples that everyone can identify with.

Written in an engaging, accessible style, this fully revised edition features:

Comprehensive overview and discussion of main theories of emotion
Real life examples to illustrate key concepts
Discussion topics
Chapter summaries
Suggestions for further reading

The multi-disciplinary approach taken will appeal to those investigating emotion in the fields of philosophy and the social sciences, as well as to psychology students and lecturers. Everyone studying or teaching emotion will find The Psychology of Emotion to be an invaluable resource.

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ISBN: 9780471485681

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 April 2003

Country: United States

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Edition: 5th edition

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 165.0mm

Height: 242.0mm

Weight: 539g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

Kenneth Strongman is Professor of Psychology at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand and is also a Fellow of the Royal Society of New Zealand. Besides the four previous editions of this book, his publications include four other books and numerous papers, mainly on emotion, emotional experience and its implications. He has also written extensively at the popular level.