Affective neuroscience
Affective Neuroscience
Affective Neuroscience is the study of the neural mechanisms of emotion. This interdisciplinary field combines neuroscience with the psychological study of personality, emotion, and mood.
Pronunciation
- Aff-ec-tive: /əˈfektiv/
- Neuroscience: /ˌnʊərəʊˈsʌɪəns/
Etymology
The term "Affective Neuroscience" is derived from the English language. "Affective" comes from the Latin word "affectus" which means 'emotion' or 'desire', and "Neuroscience" is a combination of "neuro" from the Greek word "neuron" meaning 'nerve' and the English word "science".
Definition
Affective Neuroscience is a branch of neuroscience that studies how emotions are influenced by neural processes. It is a rapidly expanding field of research, focusing on the neural mechanisms that underlie emotional experiences and how these processes relate to cognitive and behavioral functions.
Related Terms
- Emotion: A complex state of feeling that results in physical and psychological changes that influence thought and behavior.
- Neuroscience: The scientific study of the nervous system.
- Mood: A temporary state of mind or feeling.
- Personality: The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character.
See Also
References
- LeDoux, J. E. (2000). Emotion circuits in the brain. Annual review of neuroscience, 23(1), 155-184.
- Panksepp, J. (2004). Affective neuroscience: The foundations of human and animal emotions. Oxford university press.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Affective neuroscience
- Wikipedia's article - Affective neuroscience
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