Neuroscience of Emotion & Motivation

Course Overview

Emotions are a form of intelligence. This course explores how the brain generates emotions and influences decisions.

What You’ll Learn

• Limbic System — amygdala, hippocampus, cingulate cortex
• Reward Circuitry — dopamine and the motivation loop
• Fear & Anxiety — threat detection and stress responses
• Emotion Regulation — PFC modulation of emotions
• Social Neuroscience — empathy, theory of mind, mirror neurons