@Mark_Solms First, some context. In the last seconds of our video chat (01:35:09) Mark remarked, "Huge problems with that meta-analysis, huge problems, but look, we're out of time." To justify his concern, he has linked to a blog post. Here's the meta-analysis: https://t.co/OsJYRRfGd4 1/19
The brain basis of emotion: a meta-analytic review.
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The discussions reflect a strong interest through mentions of the meta-analysis and related critiques, as well as references to alternative theories, with a tone that combines curiosity and skepticism — exemplified by remarks on the amygdala not solely encoding emotion and claims of 'huge problems' with the analysis, indicating active engagement with the research's implications and limitations.
Most discussions acknowledge the study's findings that challenge traditional views of specific brain regions linked to emotions, showing moderate support for the article's conclusions.
Participants display high curiosity and engagement with the topic, referencing additional sources and debates about the interpretation of the meta-analysis.
Comments demonstrate some depth, with individuals questioning methodology, referencing specific brain regions like the amygdala, and linking to external critiques or related theories.
The discussions suggest the publication influences ongoing debates about emotional neuroscience, although their direct influence on wider scientific practice seems limited yet noteworthy.
Abstract in brief
- The study compares two main ideas about how our brain creates emotions: one that suggests each specific emotion (like happiness or anger) is linked to a unique brain region, and another that proposes emotions are formed by more general brain networks that aren't tied to specific feelings.
- The meta-analysis found little evidence supporting the idea that distinct emotions are always localized to specific brain areas; instead, emotions seem to involve broader, overlapping brain networks involved in various psychological processes.
- Overall, the findings support the psychological constructionist approach, indicating that emotions are built from general brain functions rather than fixed, dedicated regions for each emotion category.
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Most liked on X and BlueskyThe brain basis of emotion: A meta-analytic review https://t.co/mVs3YBU7Gz
Cleaned my desk after the capacitor accident yesterday. Finally, we do some math today. There's two papers I wanted to read as well: - The brain basis of emotion: A meta-analytic review - The theory of constructed emotion: an active inference account of interoception and https://t.co/33vaNxOqZv
The Brain Basis of Emotion: A Meta-Analytic Review https://t.co/XGM79vYt3S
Presenting the findings of a major analytical review. Conclusion is that the amygdala is not for emotion. it's signalling to other brain regions about salience, when there is uncertainty. https://t.co/iEK2Uc9rhn
Hay más, p.ej. cuestionando el supuesto zona del cerebro = emoción (p.ej. amígdala = miedo). https://t.co/cIzkecLatC
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Cleaned my desk after the capacitor accident yesterday. Finally, we do some math today. There's two papers I wanted to read as well: - The brain basis of emotion: A meta-analytic review - The theory of constructed emotion: an active inference account of interoception and https://t.co/33vaNxOqZv
Presenting the findings of a major analytical review. Conclusion is that the amygdala is not for emotion. it's signalling to other brain regions about salience, when there is uncertainty. https://t.co/iEK2Uc9rhn
The brain basis of emotion: A meta-analytic review | Behavioral and Brain Sciences | Cambridge Core - https://t.co/pLpPwQKevK https://t.co/fyonjoZvs8
RT @LFeldmanBarrett: @Mark_Solms First, some context. In the last seconds of our video chat (01:35:09) Mark remarked, "Huge problems with t…
RT @LFeldmanBarrett: @Mark_Solms First, some context. In the last seconds of our video chat (01:35:09) Mark remarked, "Huge problems with t…
RT @LFeldmanBarrett: @Mark_Solms First, some context. In the last seconds of our video chat (01:35:09) Mark remarked, "Huge problems with t…
RT @LFeldmanBarrett: @Mark_Solms First, some context. In the last seconds of our video chat (01:35:09) Mark remarked, "Huge problems with t…
@Mark_Solms First, some context. In the last seconds of our video chat (01:35:09) Mark remarked, "Huge problems with that meta-analysis, huge problems, but look, we're out of time." To justify his concern, he has linked to a blog post. Here's the meta-analysis: https://t.co/OsJYRRfGd4 1/19
The brain basis of emotion: A meta-analytic review https://t.co/tm6KjiwZ3a
Hay más, p.ej. cuestionando el supuesto zona del cerebro = emoción (p.ej. amígdala = miedo). https://t.co/cIzkecLatC
The brain basis of emotion: A meta-analytic review https://t.co/ihSaIDCHME
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RT @briandavidearp: The brain basis of emotion: A meta-analytic review https://t.co/mVs3YBU7Gz
The brain basis of emotion: A meta-analytic review https://t.co/mVs3YBU7Gz
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RT @briandavidearp: The Brain Basis of Emotion: A Meta-Analytic Review https://t.co/XGM79vYt3S
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RT @briandavidearp: The Brain Basis of Emotion: A Meta-Analytic Review https://t.co/XGM79vYt3S
The Brain Basis of Emotion: A Meta-Analytic Review https://t.co/XGM79vYt3S
A deliciously ironic title (for a fascinating study) "The brain basis of emotion: A meta-analytic review ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…
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