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A landmark study of the facial expressions of
native Papua New Guineans suggests that all human beings share six basic
emotions. But what happens in the brain to trigger those emotions, and how
do emotional responses differ according to age and experience? In this
program, Dr. Susan Greenfield considers past attempts to explain emotions in
terms of brain areas—and then asserts that the answers actually lie in the
function of neurotransmitters. Research indicating that battlefield terror
can actually alter the brain’s structure is also discussed. A BBC
Production. (50 minutes, color)
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