title: Consciousness of emotions and action selection.
abstract: The domain of emotions corresponds to the consciousness model proposed by Morsella et al. The action schemata unconsciously activated by spontaneous emotions are indeed automatically selected from a small number of innate operative patterns, whereas behavioral responses selected at the cognitive level of emotional processing consist of strategic plans, leading to a conscious integration of goal-directed actions.
authors.affiliation: Center for Neuropsychological Research,Institute of Neurology of the Policlinico Gemelli/Catholic University of Rome,00168 Rome,Italygainotti@rm.unicatt.it.
authors.forename: Guido
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Gainotti
mesh_terms: D003243:Consciousness; D004644:Emotions; D006040:Goals; D006801:Humans