Three
components of emotion:
1) Biological (neurochemical),
2) Expressive (motor-expressive),
3) Feeling (mental - experiential)
The following extreme position,
put forth by Izzard & Malatesta, is debated in the developmental literature.
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Innate emotion-specific facial expressions are regular in form and
time of emergence and are adaptive.
·
The emotional system can function independently of the cognitive system
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Biological and social forces change instinctive expressions to more restricted
and controlled emotions
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Innate expression-emotion concordance ensures effective communication with
infants. [Does this rule out deception?]
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Socialization of expression contributes to regulation of feelings
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Emotion feelings are invariant over lifespan but causes and consequences
develop