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Basic Emotions

Controlling Anger--Before It Controls You"
This paper maintains that uncontrolled anger is harmful, and discusses constructive ways to deal with this natural emotion. By the American Psychological Association.

The Emotional Brain: Lessons from Fear Conditioning"
This paper discusses the work of neuroscientist Joseph E. LeDoux on the biological basis of fear. By Mary Lynn Hendrix.

James, Aristotle, and Sartre on Emotion"
This page discusses three historically prominent theories of emotion. By Jorge Armony.

What Is an Emotion?"
Here is the full text of the classic article in Mind. By William James.

What's Your Emotional Intelligence Quotient?"
This is an article in the Utne Reader. By Daniel Goleman.

Emotion Home Page
This website is very informative. By Jean-Marc Fellous and Eva Hudlicka.

Emotion Links on the Web
This links page is a useful jumping off point. By Galen Bodenhausen.

Emotions and Disease
This is an exhibition offered by the National Library of Medicine.

Emotions and Emotional Intelligence
This website discusses a hot topic in emotion theory. By Cheri A. Young.

Geneva Emotion Research Group
This website on emotion research includes many links. By Tom Johnstone.

Public Speaking-Social Anxiety Center of New York
This is a website on fear of public speaking, social anxiety, stage fright, and shyness. By Charles di Cagno.

Emotions
This entry in the MIT Encyclopedia of Cognitive Sciences is written by a leading expert. By Keith Oatley.