Social neuroscience : integrating biological and psychological explanations of social behavior /
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| Imprint: | New York : Guilford Press, c2007. |
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| Description: | xiii, 512 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. |
| Language: | English |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/6264350 |
| Summary: | 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.</p> |
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| Physical Description: | xiii, 512 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781593854041 1593854048 |
