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Emotions: Their Origins and Definitions

Submitted by mcchen on Mon, 02/22/2010 - 1:53pm

             Emotions are a vital part of our lives.  They increase human interaction and allow us to express our feelings to those around us.  But where do emotions come from? How do we interpret a situation which makes us happy or sad? If the definition of emotion varies, then how does this affect the treatment of patients with emotional disorders such as depression?

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