Publications [#359818] of Meltem Yucel

Journal Articles

1. Beeler-Duden, S; Yucel, M; Vaish, A (2020). The role of affect in feelings of obligation.. The Behavioral and brain sciences, 43, e60. [doi]
   (last updated on 2025/09/11)

   Abstract:
   Tomasello offers a compelling account of the emergence of humans' sense of obligation. We suggest that more needs to be said about the role of affect in the creation of obligations. We also argue that positive emotions such as gratitude evolved to encourage individuals to fulfill cooperative obligations without the negative quality that Tomasello proposes is inherent in obligations.