The article discusses how our emotional experiences and expressions are closely tied to physiological changes in the body, regulated by the autonomic nervous system (ANS). It emphasizes the concept of neuroception, defined within polyvagal theory, which refers to our unconscious ability to detect safety or danger cues and trigger appropriate physiological responses. This process occurs rapidly and without conscious awareness, facilitating adaptive responses that ensure our health, well-being, and social engagement. The interaction between different parts of the brain and body influences our autonomic states, crucial for survival and social functioning.
Our experience and expression of emotions result from changes in our physiological states, often felt as sensations in our bodies.
Neuroception is an ongoing, circular, two-step process that detects cues of safety and risk, adjusting autonomic states based on the interpretation of those cues.
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