PSYC18H3 Chapter 1: PSYC18 chapter 1
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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 y origin of species described how living things have evolved to be adapted to environments y. 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 y. Was one of first to use questionnaires sent set of printed questions to missionaries and others: received 36 replies y was one of first to use photographs of naturalistic and posed expressions to make scientific points y. In book of emotions, asked 2 questions that guide emotion research today: how are emotions expressed in humans and other animals, where do our emotions come from? y y.
