Take a moment to think about how you would define what “emotions” are. 🤔 If you found this difficult, don’t worry: you’re not alone. Even researchers disagree about the definition of ‘emotion’! Today, we’ll tell you about two competing theories in the field of emotion research: Basic Emotion Theory and Constructivist Emotion Theory. Swipe through this post to learn more about each theory, how they compare, and the criticisms that people have.
Thank you to research assistant Léa Francoeur and directed lab student Sach Grewal for making this informative post!
