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Emotional Regulation Science

Meaning

Emotional Regulation Science is the empirical field dedicated to studying the systematic processes by which individuals influence which emotions they experience, when they have them, and how they manifest or express these affective states. This discipline integrates robust findings from psychology, cognitive neuroscience, and endocrinology to elucidate the neural and hormonal underpinnings of affective control. Effective emotional regulation is fundamentally necessary for maintaining psychological well-being, facilitating complex social function, and preserving executive control, particularly during periods of psychological duress.