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This review explores the functional role of emotions in cognition and behavior. Future research should examine discrete emotions versus dimensional models and identify emotion-eliciting situations.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Cognitive Science
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • A functional perspective examines the adaptive roles of emotions.
  • Understanding emotion's impact on cognition and behavior is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review challenges and advantages of a functional perspective on emotion, behavior, and cognition.
  • To identify core themes and questions from related articles in a Special Issue.

Main Methods:

  • Review of articles within a Special Issue focused on emotion, behavior, and cognition.
  • Thematic analysis to identify key research questions and perspectives.

Main Results:

  • Articles address whether emotions are functional and their impact on cognitive and behavioral processes.
  • Articles explore emotion-cognition-behavior interactions in adaptive challenges.

Conclusions:

  • Future research needs to clarify if emotions are discrete or dimensional.
  • Identifying specific situations that elicit emotions is essential for functional perspectives.