Emotions are cognitive, not innate, researchers conclude

[rangerrebew]

Emotions are cognitive, not innate, researchers conclude

Date:
    February 15, 2017
Source:
    New York University
Summary:
    Emotions are not innately programmed into our brains, but, in fact, are cognitive states resulting from the gathering of information, researchers conclude.

FULL STORY

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/02/170215121100.htm

[Smokin Joe]

Emotions are cognitive, not innate, researchers conclude

Date:
    February 15, 2017
Source:
    New York University
Summary:
    Emotions are not innately programmed into our brains, but, in fact, are cognitive states resulting from the gathering of information, researchers conclude.

FULL STORY

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/02/170215121100.htm

Smack one and see how long they think about it.

[The_Reader_David]

I've know this for years.

Anyone who has ever been given epinephrine to constrict blood flow during minor surgery knows this:  one experiences all of the physiological signs of stark terror, but with no corresponding emotion. 

Emotions have to do with how we interpret our innate responses, and not the responses themselves.