Social Neuroscience Integrating Biological and Psychological Explanations of Social Behavior
, by Harmon-Jones, Eddie; Winkielman, PiotrNote: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9781593856441 | 159385644X
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 11/15/2007
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.