Principlev1PR-865
Identify the structural components of emotional feedback…
Identify the structural components of emotional feedback loops (sensation, interpretation, behavior, consequence) and intervene at the weakest link rather than attempting to suppress the emotion directly.
Why This Is a Principle
Derives from Subcortical Fast-Pathway Threat Processing (amygdala fast pathway), Cognitive reappraisal (changing meaning before emotion… (reappraisal cheaper than suppression), and Emotional suppression increases physiological stress… (suppression increases stress). Clark's panic model and Gross's regulation research show structure-level intervention works while suppression fails. This is highly actionable: target the loop, not the emotion.