The Psychobiology of Human Motivation

Why is one person motivated to create a business empire while another creates beautiful works of art?Psychobiology and Human Motivationexplores what directs our behavior, from basic physiological needs like hunger and thirst to more complex aspects of social behavior like altruism. Hugh Wagner explores the limits of biological explanations and shows how humans can influence "basic" physiological drives in order to adapt to a complex social environment. Presenting clear, in-depth coverage of the topics with many applied examples, this concise and useful text will be welcomed by students of psychology, health and education at all levels.

Hugh Wagner is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at the University of Manchester.