Emotion & Affect

Emotions involve more than how we feel. They affect our bodies, the way we interpret a situation, and what we're ready to do next. Research on emotion and affect studies how these parts fit together.

The topics here include theories of emotion, emotion regulation, and how well we predict our future feelings. You'll also find ideas such as cognitive reappraisal, which means changing how you interpret something. An unanswered message feels different when you remember that the person you're waiting for is on a flight.