Have you ever wondered about the meanings behind phrases like "cold feet" and "heart swells"? This week, we explore the fascinating research conducted by a team of biomedical engineers who mapped bodily reactions to various emotions. Discover the commonalities between emotions like happiness and love, as well as those linked to sadness and depression.
TLDR: Pattern of bodily sensation, whether increase or decrease in activation in specific areas of the body, in response to common emotions were consistent across cultures.
Links:
https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1321664111
https://greatist.com/connect/emotional-body-maps-infographic
https://www.wired.co.uk/article/mapping-body-emotions
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