Ever feel a rush of fear or joy before you even have time to think? That’s your brain working behind the scenes. Today, we’re breaking down how emotions form—starting with fast reflexes from deep in the brain and shifting into conscious, thoughtful responses. From facial expressions to the role of serotonin, we’ll explore how your brain turns raw sensation into powerful, adaptive feelings.

Key Takeaways:

✅ Reflex emotions start in under 100 milliseconds from the amygdala

✅ Conscious emotion involves the frontal cortex analyzing and adjusting feelings

✅ Facial expressions both express and influence emotion

✅ Serotonin plays a big role in regulating mood

✅ Emotions guide adaptive behavior—fast and slow

✅ Moods are longer-lasting than emotions and shaped by experience

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