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Abstract Gervais & Fessler argue that contempt is an attitude state defined as a lack of respect that potentiates the activation and deactivation of two different clusters of emotions. However,… Click to show full abstract
Abstract Gervais & Fessler argue that contempt is an attitude state defined as a lack of respect that potentiates the activation and deactivation of two different clusters of emotions. However, clinical and experimental findings do not support this view. We provide evidence that contempt is not an emotion, nor an attitude, but a reactive defensive mechanism evolved to help individuals avoid shame.
Keywords:
contempt;
recognize role;
role contempt;
dare recognize;
contempt insight;
psychopathology
Journal Title: Behavioral and Brain Sciences
Year Published: 2017
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Journal Title: Behavioral and Brain Sciences
Year Published: 2017
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