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Motivation and Emotion : Evolutionary, Physiological, Developmental, and Social Perspectives
Motivation and Emotion : Evolutionary, Physiological, Developmental, and Social Perspectives
Author: DeCatanzaro, Denys A.
Edition/Copyright: 1999
ISBN: 0-13-849159-3
Publisher: Prentice Hall, Inc.
Type: Paperback
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  Summary

Provides a comprehensive study of motivation and emotion within a modern evolutionary perspective. Motivation and emotion are presented within an integrated approach that assumes biological and psychological causes, including evolution, neuroscience, endocrinology, human development, and culture.

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  • Presents a wealth of modern evidence integrating neuroscience and endocrinology into the study of motivation and emotion. Numerous figures are used to explain the hypothalamus, limbic system, hormonal systems, and neurochemistry.
  • Provides a variety of photographs showing facial expressions expressing emotions from people of diverse cultures as well as nonhuman primates.
  • Discusses the modern interactive explanations for specific behaviors. For example, human affect is explained as a response to social events and stress, with psychophysiological consequences.


 
  Table of Contents
  1. History and Overview.
  2. The Evolution of Motivation and Emotion.
  3. Genetics, Learning, and Development.
  4. General Physiological Perspective.
  5. Thirst, Hunger, and Elimination.
  6. Pain, Fear, and Comfort.
  7. Reproduction.
  8. Arousal and Stress.
  9. Anger, Hate, and Aggression.
  10. Happiness, Sadness, and Coping Strategies.
  11. Love and Attachment.
  12. Motivation to Learn.
  13. Conflicts Among Motives.
  14. Self, Family, and Community.



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