Vocabulary might be the secret weapon for managing meltdowns. Imagine a six-year-old crumbling onto the floor because their favorite cup is in the dishwasher. To an observer, it looks like a tantrum... Read more »
Co-authored by Debbie De Neve and Jonas Everaert Adolescence is a time of heightened emotion. Stress, excitement, anxiety, frustration, and joy flow through classrooms every day. But how do these emotions affect... Read more »
We often rely on our instincts when interpreting others’ facial expressions. However, new research suggests that our interpretation of emotions might be less accurate—and more influenced by language—than we realize. A recent... Read more »
In my mental vault for thorny memories, there is a section reserved for insensitive people. One memory involves a colleague from a previous job whom we will call Brenda. During a staff... Read more »
Emotions play a crucial role in shaping decision-making, particularly under uncertainty. They influence perceptions of risk, guide attention towards certain outcomes, and drive behavior by prioritizing emotional goals over purely rational considerations.... Read more »
Future anxiety refers to a state of worry, uncertainty, and fear about potential negative changes in one’s future. It involves concerns about upcoming events or circumstances that may be perceived as threatening... Read more »
Emotion vocabulary refers to the diversity of emotion-related words one uses in language. Emotion differentiation is the ability to distinguish between discrete emotional states. Both relate to how people understand and express... Read more »