Take a moment to reflect on a time when you've encountered anxiety. Recollect the specific details and sensations of that instance. In this article, we'll delve into the concept of anxiety from a functional perspective, encouraging you to consider how this experience aligns with the framework I am about to present.

Anxiety is a commonly experienced emotion in our society. In the upcoming sections, we will dissect the utilitarian aspect of anxiety, moving beyond a mere enumeration of symptoms, and explore the mechanisms that underlie effective strategies for its regulation.

Emotion Construction: Concepts, Prediction, and Anxiety

The interplay of concepts, predictions, and emotions forms the tapestry of our experiences. Lisa Feldman Barrett's theories illuminate this complex web, connecting cognitive patterns, emotional construction, and the experience of anxiety.