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'''Affective Science''' is an interdisciplinary field that studies the various aspects of [[emotion]], including their [[neurological basis]], the cognitive processes they involve, their impact on behavior and their social and cultural dimensions.

== Overview ==

Affective science combines the study of [[psychology]], [[neuroscience]], [[sociology]], [[anthropology]], [[ethology]], [[psychiatry]], and [[computational science]] to investigate the complex world of human emotions. It seeks to understand how emotions are generated, how they affect our decisions and actions, and how they can be regulated.

== History ==

The field of affective science emerged in the late 20th century, as researchers began to recognize the importance of emotions in human behavior. Early pioneers in the field include [[Paul Ekman]], who developed the [[Facial Action Coding System]] to measure facial expressions, and [[Joseph LeDoux]], who studied the neural pathways involved in fear.

== Key Concepts ==

=== Emotion ===

In affective science, an [[emotion]] is typically defined as a complex psychological state that involves a subjective experience, a physiological response, and a behavioral or expressive response. Emotions can be positive or negative, and they can vary in intensity.

=== Affect ===

[[Affect (psychology)|Affect]] is a broader term that encompasses emotions, feelings, and moods. It refers to the experience of feeling or emotion, and it is often described in terms of its valence (positive or negative) and its arousal level (high or low).

=== Mood ===

A [[mood]] is a longer-lasting emotional state that is less intense than an emotion. Moods can influence our perceptions, judgments, and behaviors, and they can be influenced by a variety of factors, including our environment, our physical state, and our mental state.

== Research Methods ==

Affective science employs a variety of research methods, including [[psychophysiological]] measures (such as heart rate and skin conductance), [[neuroimaging]] techniques (such as fMRI and PET scans), [[behavioral]] measures (such as facial expressions and body language), and [[self-report]] measures (such as questionnaires and interviews).

== Applications ==

The findings of affective science have applications in a wide range of fields, including [[clinical psychology]], [[neuropsychology]], [[health psychology]], [[educational psychology]], [[organizational psychology]], and [[human-computer interaction]].

== See Also ==

* [[Emotion and memory]]
* [[Emotion in animals]]
* [[Emotion and decision-making]]
* [[Emotion regulation]]
* [[Emotion perception]]

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