PSYC18H3 Chapter 1: Chapter 1.docx
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3 theorists darwin, james and freud, laid foundations for not just understanding emotions, but whole fields respectively of evolutionary biology, psych and psychotherapy. 1872 darwin, central figure of modern bio, published most important book on emotions ever expression of emotions in man and animals. Origin of species described how living things have evolved to be adapted to environments. Began writing notes on emotions in 1838: at time, accepted theory was god gave humans special facial muscles that allowed them to express uniquely human sentiments unknown to animals. Central tenet of darwin theory, was that humans are descended from other species not only closer to animals that thought, but humans are animals. Observed emotional expressions in nonhuman species as well as adult and infant humans. Developed new methods, realizing importance of cross cultural study. Was one of first to use questionnaires sent set of printed questions to missionaries and others: received 36 replies.
