The Psychobiology of Human Motivation

1. Auflage 2021
ISBN: 978-0-367-69971-0
Verlag: Routledge

Buch, Englisch, 146 Seiten, Format (B × H): 161 mm x 240 mm, Gewicht: 394 g

Reihe: Psychology Press & Routledge Classic Editions

This is a classic edition of Hugh Wagner’s influential overview of the biopsychological underpinnings of human motivation. It includes a new foreword written by Michael Richter who reflects on Wagner’s 20 years of teaching, writing and research in the field of biopsychology and promises an engaging, succinct and accessible introductory text that remains relevant and useful to students today.

The Psychobiology of Human Motivation explores what directs our behaviour, from basic physiological needs like hunger and thirst to more complex aspects of social behaviour like altruism. Wagner explores the limits of biological explanations and shows how humans can influence ‘basic’ physiological drives in order to adapt to a complex social environment.

An accessible, engaging resource strengthened by many applied examples, Wagner’s text continues to be integral reading for undergraduate students seeking a solid introduction to the psychology of human motivation across the social and behavioural sciences.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Wagner, Hugh

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologie / Allgemeines & Theorie Psychologie: Sachbuch, Ratgeber
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Allgemeine Psychologie Biologische Psychologie, Neuropsychologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

List of illustrations

Foreword

Series preface

Acknowledgements

- Introduction and overview

- Essentials of Human Psychology

- Biological Rhythms and Sleep

- Homeostasis and Drinking

- Hunger and Eating

- Sex

- Aggression

- Reward and Addiction

- Cognitive and social Motives

Glossary

References

Index

Über Autor(innen)

Hugh Wagner was a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at the University of Manchester, UK. He taught psychobiology courses for 22 years and published numerous chapters and journal articles on emotion and eating disorders.