The trouble with affect.

The trouble with affect is the trouble that arises when the emotions are theorized in anti-intentionist terms as discrete, universal affects that depend on evolved “affect programs” in the brain, affect programs that when triggered discharge in an involuntary fashion with characteristic physiological and behavioral manifestations, including especially signature facial expressions. It has been clear for some time that the evidence for this theory is inadequate and that the implications of the position are troubling. The paper briefly explores these issues. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA, all rights reserved)
Source: History of Psychology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research