Behavioral Research Blog - Emotions

Measuring or assessing emotions is not always straightforward and easy. How do we view the nature of emotions in the first place?

In a previous blog titled “How emotions are made”, I outlined how neuroscience research in the past decades has shown that our brain gives meaning to our experiences/sensations through concepts such as emotions.

Emotions are created in the brain: Neuroscience research in the past decades has shown that our brain gives meaning to our experiences and sensations, through concepts such as emotions.

The temperature of the tail and eyes of rodents is indicative of their emotional state. What would be the effect of a specific predator cue?

Do people display different emotions when they watch a commercial with or without negative campaigns? Sabine Dennert shares her findings in this guest blog post.

For the past twenty years, the demand for cosmetic procedures to the face has increased drastically. New technologies have become available that make it possible to look ‘better and younger’.

Biometric research is the study of subconscious processes related to attention, cognition, emotion, and physiological arousal.

The study described in this guest blog post focuses on the facial expressions of emotions induced by affective stimuli in children aged between 7 and 14.

Think about some of your favorite holiday foods – what are they? Maybe gingerbread, candy canes, or pies?

Many researchers have turned towards using automated facial expression recognition software to better provide an objective assessment of emotions.