modularaffect
Modularaffect is a term that describes a theoretical framework within psychology and neuroscience that posits emotions are not monolithic entities but rather complex aggregations of more fundamental, discrete affective components. These components, or modules, are thought to interact in various combinations to produce the wide range of subjective emotional experiences humans report. This perspective suggests that specific neural circuits or systems are responsible for generating these basic affective states, and their interplay gives rise to more nuanced feelings like love, jealousy, or contentment.
The modularaffect approach contrasts with theories that view emotions as single, unified states. Instead, it proposes