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Stress and Emotion: A New Synthesis

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Whereas many "wanna-be biologist" psychologists have abandoned psychology in favor of chemistry, synapses and pharmaceuticals, it is refreshing to read the works of Richard S. Lazarus on the psychological and mental aspects of emotions and emotional life. Drawing upon decades of experimental and field research on the role of cognitive appraisal influencing emotional response, Lazarus provides a very readable synthesis on the stressful and life enhancing transactions, echoed in emotions, between person and environment. In short, emotions serve as messengers. As messengers, emotions serve a communicative function, a role emphasized by Darwin, signifying the outcomes of transactions through altered awareness, and passed on to others through compelling expression and reaction to the messages received. For more, see [...]

great comprehensive synthesis of the theory; remains circular without direct guidance for research, but broad enough for the researcher to choose concepts

This is an excellent, well-written updated treatise on stress and emotion. The service with Amazon was outstanding and delivery expedited.