The Science of Emotions is an in-depth filmed conversation between Howard Burton and Barbara Fredrickson, Director Positive Emotions & Psychology Laboratory at UNC Chapel Hill. Why do we smile, laugh and actively seek out personal connections with the people around us? Why does it feel good and what evolutionary purposes do our so-called “positive emotions” serve?
Topics covered include Barbara’s groundbreaking work on the science of positive emotions, including her broaden-and-build theory, the undoing effect and upward spirals, while highlighting relevant evolutionary-driven hypotheses together with measurement details of empirical studies.
This conversation will soon be released in a carefully-edited video format. Already available is an enhanced book, while Barbara Fredrickson is also featured in four short documentaries – all details are below.
”Howard is one of the very best interviewers with whom I’ve worked. The caliber of his mind and his preparation for discussing the specific subject matter for each of his guests shows up clearly in the quality of the final Ideas Roadshow products — the videos and books. These are great ancillary teaching resources for undergraduate or graduate courses, or just plain “brain candy” for curious minds.” — Barbara Fredrickson
This enhanced book is available in electronic format on all major booksellers, including
The Science of Emotions is part of the 5-part Ideas Roadshow Collection, Conversations About Social Psychology, which is available in both paperback and electronic format.
Barbara Fredrickson is featured in 4 short documentary films together with several other renowned researchers.
