Abstract
Progress in understanding the neural basis of fear has been rapid in the last decade. The anatomy of this system in great detail is now understood. This information can be helpful to see emotions in a different light and suggests some insights and constraints concerning important issues in terms of determining the generality of the findings, one is well on the way to understanding how one important aspect of emotional life is represented in the brain. This review examines the neural basis of emotions and considers how research on brain mechanisms can potentially help us to understand emotion as a psychological process. (A)