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How do emotions work? – 4 Examples

In our previous post How do emotions work? - Basic model of emotions we explained that people differ in their emotional responses towards a given building. Nevertheless, in spite of these interpersonal differences, the process of emotion, i.e. the way in which emotions are elicited, is universal. There is a basic process model of emotions. This model … Continue reading How do emotions work? – 4 Examples

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Prof.dr. Nico Frijda: contemporary architecture is atrocious!

In several of our theory posts we cited Nico Frijda, which is not so strange because he is one of the most cited scientists in psychology. Nico Frijda is professor emeritus at the University of Amsterdam and is regarded as a founding father of contemporary emotion research. Frijda developed a theory of emotions with the … Continue reading Prof.dr. Nico Frijda: contemporary architecture is atrocious!

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3 Interesting Points of View on the Experience of Architecture

While browsing around, I found some very interesting articles. I thought I'd share 3 of them with you today. 1. What Every Architect Should Ask Him/Herself Maria talks about the benefits of Environmental Psychology for architects. It can teach architects ways to create environments more suited to the needs, wishes and desires of its occupants. … Continue reading 3 Interesting Points of View on the Experience of Architecture

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What is emotion? (part 2) – 3 Perspectives on Emotion

In What is emotion? (part 1) - 4 Affective states we discussed the different affective states of emotion. In this post we'll focus on different perspectives on emotion in the field of psychology. Perspectives When surveying emotion research in the field of psychology, one finds various traditions that hold different views on how to go … Continue reading What is emotion? (part 2) – 3 Perspectives on Emotion