Social neuroscience : biological approaches to social psychology / edited by Eddie Harmon-Jones and Michael Inzlicht.

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Series: Frontiers of Social PsychologyPublication details: New York : Routledge, 2016.Description: x, 285 p. illISBN:

9781848725249 (pbk)

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612.8 SOC

Summary: Social Neuroscience is a book that explores the relationship between social behavior and biological functions. The book focuses on how neuroscience, physiology, genetics, and endocrinology can help us understand social behavior and the person. It covers a wide range of social psychology topics and the ways social neuroscience methods can enhance our understanding of them. These methods include hormones, functional magnetic resonance imaging, electroencephalography, event-related brain potentials, cardiovascular responses, and genetics. The book also highlights the importance of collaboration between social psychologists and neuroscientists to advance the field of social neuroscience. The interdisciplinary approach can help gain a more comprehensive understanding of how social behavior is shaped by basic biological functions. Overall, the book is an important resource for scholars and students interested in social psychology and neuroscience, providing insights into the complex nature of human social behavior and informing interventions aimed at improving social outcomes.

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Social Neuroscience is a book that explores the relationship between social behavior and biological functions. The book focuses on how neuroscience, physiology, genetics, and endocrinology can help us understand social behavior and the person. It covers a wide range of social psychology topics and the ways social neuroscience methods can enhance our understanding of them. These methods include hormones, functional magnetic resonance imaging, electroencephalography, event-related brain potentials, cardiovascular responses, and genetics. The book also highlights the importance of collaboration between social psychologists and neuroscientists to advance the field of social neuroscience. The interdisciplinary approach can help gain a more comprehensive understanding of how social behavior is shaped by basic biological functions. Overall, the book is an important resource for scholars and students interested in social psychology and neuroscience, providing insights into the complex nature of human social behavior and informing interventions aimed at improving social outcomes.

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