The Nature of the Beast: How Emotions Control Humans and Other Animals

What are emotions and what are they needed for? After centuries of studying this question, scientists have yet to find an answer. Moreover, they cannot even agree on how this answer should look. Neurobiologist David Anderson is convinced that an objective and empirical approach to the study of emotions can be offered by neuroscience. It allows for seeking answers to questions about emotions that were previously considered unsolvable. For many years, Anderson studied neural systems that control emotional behavior in animals to understand analogous mechanisms of brain function in humans. The results obtained by the scientist have immense scientific significance. They allow for making important conclusions regarding the emotional behavior of animals and humans and promise a real breakthrough in the treatment of mental disorders. Speaking about his approach to studying emotions, Anderson acts not only as a theorist but also as a practitioner, offering useful strategies for improving emotional intelligence and reducing stress related to emotions.