| Social Neuroscience: Integrating Biological and Psychological Explanations of Social Behavior Contributor(s): Harmon-Jones, Eddie (Editor), Winkielman, Piotr (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1593854048 ISBN-13: 9781593854041 Publisher: Guilford Publications OUR PRICE: $110.20 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2007 Annotation: This compelling volume provides a broad and accessible overview of the emerging field of social neuroscience. Showcasing an array of cutting-edge research programs, leading investigators present new approaches to the study of how the brain influences social behavior, and vice versa. Each authoritative chapter clearly describes the methods used: lesion studies, neuroimaging techniques, hormonal methods, event-related brain potential methods, and others. The contributors discuss the theoretical advantages of taking a social neuroscience perspective and analyze what their findings reveal about core social psychological phenomena. Essential topics include emotion, motivation, attitudes, person perception, stereotyping and prejudice, and interpersonal relationships. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Neuropsychology - Medical | Neuroscience - Psychology | Social Psychology |
| Dewey: 612.8 |
| LCCN: 2006032060 |
| Physical Information: 1.17" H x 6.41" W x 9.47" (1.87 lbs) 512 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This compelling volume provides a broad and accessible overview of the emerging field of social neuroscience. Showcasing an array of cutting-edge research programs, leading investigators present new approaches to the study of how the brain influences social behavior, and vice versa. The contributors discuss the theoretical advantages of taking a social neuroscience perspective and analyze what their findings reveal about core social psychological phenomena. Essential topics include emotion, motivation, attitudes, person perception, stereotyping and prejudice, and interpersonal relationships. |