TY - GEN T1 - The Science of Emotions : A Conversation with Barbara Fredrickson. T2 - Ideas Roadshow Conversations Ser. A1 - Burton, Howard LA - English PP - Toronto PB - Open Agenda Publishing YR - 2020 UL - https://ebooks.jgu.edu.in/Record/jstor_dda_on1250075713 AB - Why do we smile, laugh and actively seek out personal connections with the people around us? Why does it feel good and what evolutionary purposes do our so-called ""positive emotions"" serve? This book is based on an in-depth filmed conversation between Howard Burton and Barbara Fredrickson, Director Positive Emotions & Psychology Laboratory at UNC Chapel Hill. Topics covered by this extensive conversation include Barbara's work on the science of positive emotions, including her broaden-and-build theory, the undoing effect and upward spirals, while highlighting relevant evolutionary-driven hyp. OP - 48 NO - Description based upon print version of record. CN - BF531 SN - 9781771700498 SN - 1771700491 SN - 1771702281 SN - 9781771702287 KW - Fredrickson, Barbara : Interviews. KW - Emotions. KW - Social Psychology. KW - PSYCHOLOGY. KW - Cognitive Neuroscience & Cognitive Neuropsychology. KW - SELF-HELP. KW - Emotions KW - Interviews ER -