Neuroscience of Emotions & Tools for Improving Emotion Regulation | Dr. Ralph Adolphs artwork
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Neuroscience of Emotions & Tools for Improving Emotion Regulation | Dr. Ralph Adolphs

Aug 17, 2026 · 2 hr 9 min

Dr. Ralph Adolphs, PhD, is a Professor of Psychology, Neuroscience, and Biology at Caltech and a leading expert on the science of human emotions. We discuss how emotions shape our attention and decision-making, whether emotions are truly “stored” in the body, and whether facial expressions are truly reliable signals of emotion. We also cover tools for improving emotional regulation, including cogn…