[Brain Research] 7 Hardwired Emotions and effective teaching

[Brain Research] 7 Hardwired Emotions and effective teaching
Posted on August 26, 2014 by Mary Reynolds

Dear Difference Maker,

I cringe every time I hear an educator or parent say, “Johnny (or Suzy or Mr. B) should know better!”

The most up-to-date brain research reveals that many of the traditional approaches to overcoming the mind-centered challenges that hold us back — try harder, work longer, find the sheer willpower —either do not work or may make our problems worse.

The true key to satisfaction and success at any age is healthy relating and connecting. Fear, surprise, anger, disgust, sadness, anguish, and happiness have been identified by researchers as innate emotions.

Brain Research 7 Hardwired Emotions  

Dr. Paul Ekman’s worldwide brain research at University of CA, San Francisco revealed that no matter what culture we live in, we are all “hard-wired” for only 7 emotions:  sadness, joy, disgust, anger, fear, anguish and surprise.

This list came as the result of Paul Ekman’s research with the Fore tribes of Papua New Guinea. Even members of this remote, stone-age culture could identify these primary emotions from photographs of people from unfamiliar cultures. Some emotions are universal.

Different emotions stimulate unique regions of the brain, which can be identified by neurobiological imaging and therefore impact a persons ability to connect and learn.

The first thing that strikes me is that overwhelmingly the basic emotions we are born with are a result negative stimulation.

All the emotional responses required for peaceful existence with others— sympathy, patience, forgiveness, humility, compassion, optimism, cooperation, and gratitude —are not innate but must be taught and experienced to be learned.

Click here to see what 8 emotions must be taught.

Reaching out …

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