Processing Emotions

Definition

The process by which the brain receives, interprets, and responds to various emotional stimuli. It involves the amygdala, a key brain structure responsible for emotional processing.

Related terms

Emotional Regulation:

The ability to effectively manage and control one's emotions in order to adapt to different situations.

Emotional Intelligence:

The capacity to recognize, understand, and manage one's own emotions as well as those of others.

Emotional Memory: The storage and retrieval of emotionally charged experiences that can influence future emotions and behaviors.