Emotions and Beliefs: How Feelings Influence Thoughts (Studies in Emotion and Social Interaction) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521771382 ISBN 13: 9780521771382

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2000

Synopsis

Few people would question nowadays that emotions influence beliefs but until recently little scientific research has been done on exactly how this effect takes place. This important new book, with contributions from some of the leading figures in the study of emotion, explores the relationship between emotions and beliefs from a number of different psychological perspectives. Combining theory with research, it seeks to develop coherent theoretical principles for understanding how emotions influence the content and strength of an individual's beliefs and their resistance or openness to modification. This book will prove an invaluable resource for all those interested in emotion.

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Review

"In Emotions and Beliefs: How Feelings Influence Thoughts, a formidable argument is presented which may inspire cognitive psychotherapists to a renewed sense of flexibility.... The ideas presented in this volume provide a rich array of material for cognitive psychotherapists to ponder." Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy

Book Description

It is generally accepted that emotions influence beliefs but until recently little research has been done on exactly how this effect takes place. This important new book explores the relationship between emotions and beliefs from a number of psychological perspectives and seeks to develop coherent theoretical principles for understanding it.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0521771382
• ISBN 13: 9780521771382
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 260
• Editor: Frijda Nico H., Manstead Antony S. R., Bem Sacha