The Biology of Happiness

by Bjørn Grinde

Book Overview

The brief presents a model for happiness based on current knowledge in evolutionary biology and neurobiology. Briefly, the primary purpose of nervous systems is to direct an animal toward behaviour relevant for survival and procreation. In primitive animals actions are based on reflexes, while in humans the modules directing behaviour engage positive and negative affect (good and bad feelings), and they are swayed by cognitive processes. The reason...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9400743920
• ISBN13: 9789400743922
• Release Date: April 2012
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 109 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"