Where does human emotion come from?
Answer:
God.
From God, he made us. We were formed by him, so he's the one that made everything in us and about us.
From your nose to your toes, and your emotions as well
the limbic system of the brain
and God.
the second part to your question is a multi-faceted issue; including factors such as environment, previous experiences, and lifestyle choices.
a part of the brain called doblaoblangata its what controls anger, love, hate, ... etc. but i truly believe in deepr things like true love
The scriptures say from the heart, The heart is the seed of all motivation. Scientice have also linked the heart to the brain. There is a direct connection to what the brain thinks and what the heart feels. they have discovered elctrical connections between the two and have decerned that one reacts towards another in, feelings, emotions, excitment, sadness, happyness, depression, love, hate, sex, and awhole lot more that needs to be discovered between the two.
Sincerely yours,
Fred M. Hunter
environment! social realtionship! likes and dislikes! feeling of security and insecurity!
Dear Maricel,
Because I am a bit verbose, I will do my best to answer your question concisely. However, your question is a cross-disciplinary, so it will be difficult, as it spans developmental, social, and neuroanatomical theories (for starters).
First, human emotion is seated in the limbic system, specifically the amygdala. The limbic system is a group of structures around the brainstem (i.e. - where the top of the spinal cord enters the brain. It is slightly above your ears in the middle of the the brain. For a decent depiction, see en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limbic_s... Briefly, the limbic system is comprised of the amygdala, hippocampus, and the cingulate gyrus. The amygdala plays an essential role in emotions and the behavioral expression of emotions (i.e. - it controls emotional reactions). The hippocampus is thought to be involved with memory and learning; whereas, the cingulate gyrus links the areas in the brain associated with decision making part of the brain (i.e. - the frontal and prefrontal cortex) with the emotional area of the brain (i.e. - the amygdala).
Since the limbic system and the brainstem are considered to be the older parts of the brain (and first to develop), emotions may be said to be evolutionary - though neuroscientists are still working on this. But, the limbic system influences memory by storing memories with sensations. Also, it is closely associated with a part of the brain called the Nucleus Accumbens, which is also called the "brain's pleasure center." The NA is responsible for Dopaminergic projections (dopamine is a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure), sexual arousal, and recreational drug use. Because of this association, we can see a link between emotions and arousal. And, then we see the link between decision-making and arousal.
The physiological responses associated with emotions are due to the link between the limbic system and the hypothalamus and automatic nervous system response. The hypothalamus controls heart rate, pupil dilation, and blood pressure (among other things). So, this could be why our "heart" hurts when we break up.
Now, why do people fall in love? This has a very complicated answer. But, in general, people want to. Societies have evolved in such a way that its members want to feel close to others. And, society (as well as our own experiences with love and and experiences and memory and learning) plays a big role in encouraging it. Love is an emotion that has a very pleasurable by-product - both in giving and receiving it. To exprience this emotion, we have learned its outcome and want to keep it (i.e. - the neuronal pathways are strenghtened by the emotional response to feeling attraction/crushes for others).
How do we get crushes? Social psychology has found that attraction is based on the following principles (and in order of importance):
1. Propinquity - this is basically that the individual is near us, so we get a chance to know them. The more we see or experience something, the more positively we rate it (mere-exposure effect)
2. Are physically attractive
3. Are similar to us (contrary to popular beliefs and based on research, opposites do not attract).
4. Reciprocity - they like us back.
Therefore, crushes, based on the principles of attraction, may facilitate love. Love, therefore, is facilitated by intimacy and emotional closeness (i.e. - the learning/memory and thinking aspect of the limbic system). The positive associations facilitated by the amygdala on learning posits more intense feelings of love.
Now, I have thrown a lot at your for this answer. And, for this, I apologize. I have tried to keep my answer simple, but I may not have. If you still have questions (or follow-up questions), feel free to email me. There is an option listed under my profile. If I don't know the answer, I will be happy to find out for you or tell you where to look. Also, I didn't include Developmental theory, but there is something to be said by Erikson and/or Piaget on the developmental stages of adolescense into adulthood and why we look for it. However, I felt that for the time being, that this would be too much info. I hope this helps. :)
Sincerely,
Chelz
Despite what you might read elsewhere, the origin and purpose of human emotions is unknown.
MRI and other current technologies can help pin-point locations in the brain which have activity during emotional experiences, but what these activities are and what they mean is controversial.
One thing is known. Emotions are a response to our environment (either immediate or from memories). They are also very subjective and individual. Two people can hear the same string of words and one becomes angry while the other is not bothered at all (a third might even find it funny). No-one knows why.
The topic is more confusing if you want to know about Love, Romance and Crushes. Again there are no studies or theories which can accurately determine who might feel these and who might not.
Some people are very prone to having emotional attachments to others. Some even joke about their current "flavor of the week". Others seldom have any short or long lasting relationships. They are usually referred to as "Loners". We can speculate about these different point-of-view, but little is known about why this is true. Often these extremes are found among siblings who have similar genetic and environmental backgrounds.
Humans do have some control over allowing emotional attachments. Children raised in emotionally stable homes are more likely to form bonds than those who are raised in emotional turmoil. People who are dependant personally types will often do anything needed to keep from living alone.
There are also people who live in personal fantasies who feel emotionaly attached to another who might not even notice them. We are very strange creatures.
GOD
why dont you ask a HARD question?
It comes from a need to express yourself. Since it is so difficult to read people sometimes, that is why we get mixed signals.
Yes, there are many neurobiological factors, but I would suggest that emotions come from cognitions, thinking if you will. Our feelings are based upon our experiences, opinions, attitudes, beliefs and underlying assumptions about our self, others, the world and the future. You don't have any feelings or emotions until you have a thought. How do you feel about this answer?
It originates in the hormones exuded from the testes and ovaries. From the ovaries comes an emotion that says I would love to have a baby. From the testes comes a hormone that says I want sex. That's how it happens folks. Believe it or don't.
emotions are one of those "miracles" that science really can't explain... some say that it has to do with certain brain waves and how they interact with the different parts of your brain but i think that they truely are one of the things in life that just has to be accepted as unexplainable. there's no way to for yourself to be attracted to certain people and there's really no way for you to just turn off your emotions. it truely is one of life's mysteries... ad i think it'll stay like that forever
a better question definitely is : why are some people stupidly over emotional about anything, and others dont feel emotion as strongly?
(you dont fall in love...love grows(real love)over time).
crushes are easy...you want someone bad because you like or love the image they portray. i think once you get them, you realize it wasn't what it was supposed to be, and it tires easily.(but it doesnt stop you from crushing on others)(i have a few crushes now!)
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