What they are, and how they work. Our research uses experiential, behavioral, psychophysiological, and brain-imaging techniques. The IASL is located at Northeastern University, with a secondary site at Mass General Hospital.

The science behind how, why, and what you feel. The emotional basis of prejudice. Across the US and the globe, there has recently been an uptick in prejudice. Decades of research show that prejudice is a deeply emotional phenomenon. Anyone who is being honest can admit to at. Demonstrates that not all emotions are equal when it comes to prejudice. Does labeling your feelings help regulate them? September 9, 2016.

Humans live in a world full of rich and varied experiences. We can feel glowing love for a child, enjoy the tartness of a crisp apple, or feel our hearts pound with excitement during public speaking. Obvious the world influences how we feel, but can feelings also influence how we experience the world? Can feelings shape how we see a person or change how food tastes? I am currently a postdoctoral scholar at Tufts University at the Center for Applied Brain and Cognitive Science.