Hostname: page-component-7c8c6479df-nwzlb Total loading time: 0 Render date: 2024-03-28T12:50:36.673Z Has data issue: false hasContentIssue false

Affect systems and neural systems

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 October 2000

Eric A. Salzen
Affiliation:
Department of Psychology, Aberdeen University, King's College, Aberdeen AB24 2VUB, Scotlande.salzen@abdn.ac.uk

Abstract

The “reward” systems described by Rolls are systems for drive-reinforced associations of contact and distant stimuli and not for emotional behaviours. The neural systems delineated may be associated with distinct categories of “affect,” namely “hedonic feelings,” “moods,” and “emotions.” Awareness of these affects requires external perceptual as well as internal feedback. Levels of feedback in evolution and development suggest sensory qualia may not require language.

Type
Brief Report
Copyright
© 2000 Cambridge University Press

Access options

Get access to the full version of this content by using one of the access options below. (Log in options will check for institutional or personal access. Content may require purchase if you do not have access.)