A Cultural-Psychological Analysis of Carl Ratner

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I argue that an activity theory --which regards emotions as interdependent and interpenetrating with other cultural phenomena-- is central for the cultural psychology of emotions. Activity theory maintains that the cultural characteristics, development, and functions of emotions are shaped by social activities and cultural concepts. I explain the relation of biological to cultural factors in shaping the characteristics and development of emotions. Evidence is presented which shows that biological processes -- hormones, neurotransmitters, autonomic reactions -- underlie (mediate) but do not determine emotional qualities and expressions. Particular qualities and expressions are determined by cultural processes and factors.

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Ratner, C. (2006). A Cultural-Psychological Analysis of Carl Ratner. Culture and Psychology, 6, 5–39.

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