Consider the way emotions have been perceived in a negative
light through much of history, both by philosophers (i.e., Plato,
Descartes) and by the Christian church (i.e, equating emotions with
our “fleshly” nature). Contemporary views from various directions
(i.e., neuroscience researchers, Scripture) tend to view
emotion/feelings in a more positive light.
Should the field of psychology (i.e., Freud, behaviorists,
humanistic psychologists) be given credit for this shift in
perception? 250 words or more