¿Estrellas o constelaciones? Implicaciones de los estudios cognitivos para el modelo dimensional de la emoción

One of the main debates in the study of the psychology of emotion concerns the conception of emotions as unified\udpsychological constructs (categorical/discrete) versus the dimensional approach to emotional episodes. In this context,\udthe dimensional model of Russell (2003) stands out as an inclusive framework that takes into account a set of\udhistorical problems in this field of study. We analysed the model, discussed its viability, and reviewed the empirical\udevidence in favour of four hypotheses that underlie Russell’s dimensional model: (1) There is a temporary primacy\udof basic affects versus more cognitive components in the development of an emotion; (2) perceived affective changes\udfacilitate access to hedonically congruent material; (3) the human mind can mistakenly attribute the experience of\uda specific core affect to the incorrect stimulus; and (4) the experience of the dimensional components facilitates the\udoccurrence of congruent cognitive responses. The combination of nonspecific dimensional components, both purely\udaffective as well as those with more "cognitive" characteristics, can act as prototypical emotions. We conclude that\udRussell’s dimensional model is an integrated alternative to other models with great potential for studying the nature\udof emotion