The Cognitive Structure of Emotions

Andrew Ortony is Professor Emeritus of Psychology, Education, and Computer Science at Northwestern University. He is well-known for his work on emotions, and his research on knowledge representation and metaphor and is the author of the landmark book Metaphor and Thought. Gerald L. Clore is Professor emeritus at the University of Virginia. He is the recipient of numerous awards including the APS William James Award and the SPSP Career Contribution Award. He is a member of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences. Allan Collins is Professor Emeritus of Learning Sciences at Northwestern University. He is a member of the National Academy of Education, and a founding editor of the journal Cognitive Science. His book with Richard Halverson, Rethinking Education in the Age of Technology is in its second edition.

'For decades, the original 'OCC model' has inspired and provided 'meat for thought' to many computer scientists struggling to choose among, reconcile and operationalize different emotion theories. I warmly welcome this 'evolved OCC framework', echoing and integrating key recent advances and shifts of perspective from different disciplines. It will surely continue to inspire generations of 'computational emotion modelers'.' Lola Cañamero, Professor and INEX Chair of Neuroscience and Robotics, CY Cergy Paris University, France

• Preface to second edition; Preface to first edition; 1. Introduction; 2. Overview of the theory; 3. Appraisal, the value system, and primary sources of intensity; 4. Factors affecting the intensity of emotions; 5. Reactions to events: I; 6. Reactions to events: II; 7. Reactions to the actions of agents; 8. Reactions to objects; 9. Formalization of the theory and additional issues; 10. There and back again: OCC and affective computing; Appendix.