Social Neuroscience: Integrating Biological and Psychological Explanations of Social Behavior

By Eddie Harmon-Jones

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 159385644X
• ISBN13: 9781593856441
• Release Date: November 2007
• Publisher: Guilford Publications
• Length: 512 Pages
• Weight: 1.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 8.9"