Functionality versus dimensionality in psychological taxonomies, and a puzzle of emotional valence.

ABSTRACT: This paper applies evolutionary and functional constructivism approaches to the discussion of psychological taxonomies, as implemented in the neurochemical model Functional Ensemble of Temperament (FET). FET asserts that neurochemical systems developed in evolution to regulate functional-dynamical aspects of construction of actions: orientation, selection (integration), energetic maintenance, and management of automatic behavioural elements. As an example, the paper reviews the neurochemical mechanisms of interlocking between emotional dispositions and performance capacities. Research shows that there are no specific neurophysiological systems of positive or negative affect, and that emotional valence is rather an integrative product of many brain systems during estimations of needs and th

SUBMITTER: Trofimova I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5832691 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature