Causes and Consequences of Feelings

Exploring the interplay between emotions and cognitive processes, this book delves into how feelings influence memory, thought, and behavior. It presents findings on how moods can unexpectedly shape judgments and recollections. Key topics include the effects of emotional arousal on eyewitness testimony accuracy, the potential repression of childhood traumas, and the role of emotions in susceptibility to persuasion. By summarizing decades of research, it offers insights into the complex relationship between emotional states and decision-making.