The Psychobiology of Human Motivation

by Hugh Wagner
The Psychobiology of Human Motivation
Author: Hugh Wagner
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 221
Release: 2021-02-03
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1000340104
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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.

Behavioral Neuroscience of Motivation

by Eleanor H. Simpson
Behavioral Neuroscience of Motivation
Author: Eleanor H. Simpson
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 584
Release: 2016-05-11
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3319269356
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This volume covers the current status of research in the neurobiology of motivated behaviors in humans and other animals in healthy condition. This includes consideration of the psychological processes that drive motivated behavior and the anatomical, electrophysiological and neurochemical mechanisms which drive these processes and regulate behavioural output. The volume also includes chapters on pathological disturbances in motivation including apathy, or motivational deficit as well as addictions, the pathological misdirection of motivated behavior. As with the chapters on healthy motivational processes, the chapters on disease provide a comprehensive up to date review of the neurobiological abnormalities that underlie motivation, as determined by studies of patient populations as well as animal models of disease. The book closes with a section on recent developments in treatments for motivational disorders.

Understanding Human Motivation

by Donald Laming
Understanding Human Motivation
Author: Donald Laming
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2008-04-15
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 0470775181
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Understanding Human Motivation is a lively presentation of how factors such as biological nature, instinct, past experience, and society determine what we do. Draws on many different domains of human behavior and links together many motivational factors such as fear, sex, consciousness, and rage. Illustrates the theoretical bases of motivation through real-life examples and case studies. Written in accessible manner for use in courses.

Motivation

by Herbert Petri
Motivation
Author: Herbert Petri
Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Company
Total Pages: 464
Release: 2003-07
Genre:
ISBN: 9780534568832
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With a new evolutionary theme, Petri's book covers the biological, behavioral, and cognitive explanations for human motivation. The advantages and drawbacks to each of these explanations are presented, allowing students to draw their own conclusions. Students want to know why they behave the way they do. To help students understand the processes that activate their behavior, Petri uses examples drawn from such contemporary topics as sexual behavior, aggression, eating disorders, and obesity to capture and keep students interested. To help students master and retain the information covered, this edition builds upon the text's simple and direct language with expanded pedagogy including preview questions at the beginning of every chapter, end of chapter summaries, key terms, Web links, and suggestions for further reading.

Psychobiology of Physical Activity

by Edmund O. Acevedo
Psychobiology of Physical Activity
Author: Edmund O. Acevedo
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2006
Genre: Cognitive psychology
ISBN: 9780736055369
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This title addresses psychobiologic factors and how they relate to sport and exercise. The authors summarise cutting edge research and provide researchers and scholars with the most up-to-date information.

Introduction to Biopsychology

by Andrew P. Wickens
Introduction to Biopsychology
Author: Andrew P. Wickens
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 831
Release: 2021-10-13
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1529764904
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Understand the foundations of biological psychology and explore the stories behind important discoveries in the field. Everything you need to know about brain and behaviour – from sensory systems, eating disorders and sleep to drugs, language and memory. This fourth edition has been fully updated throughout, and includes new figures and diagrams, revised learning features, and clear explanations of over 330 key terms. Includes: The latest research on the neural basis of mental illness, degenerative diseases, and genetics Key Figure and Special Interest boxes spotlight interesting researchers, studies and discoveries of conditions End-of-chapter MCQs test understanding and support your preparation for assessments 250 full colour diagrams and figures illustrate the key concepts in each chapter Supported by online teaching and learning resources including drag and drop exercises for students, an instructor’s manual, testbank, and PowerPoint slides. Introduction to Biopsychology is essential reading for all Psychology students studying biological psychology.

Motivation and Emotion

by Philip Gorman
Motivation and Emotion
Author: Philip Gorman
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 142
Release: 2004-08-02
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1134587414
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Explores the relationship between the brain and our motivation to do things, analysing psychological, physiological and combined approaches.

Sport Psychology

by Matt Jarvis
Sport Psychology
Author: Matt Jarvis
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 245
Release: 2005-08-12
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1134624921
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Sport Psychology is an introductory account of the major psychological issues in sport today. Major theories and up-to-date research are covered in the areas of personality, attitudes to sport, aggression in sport, anxiety and stress, social influences, motivation, and skill acquisition. A wide variety of sporting examples are used, ranging from football to ballet.

Psychobiology

by Chris Chandler
Psychobiology
Author: Chris Chandler
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 677
Release: 2016-08-22
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1405187433
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Psychobiology provides a comprehensive, yet accessible introduction to the study of psychobiology and the key concepts, topics and research that are core to understanding the brain and the biological basis of our behaviour. Assuming no prior knowledge of biology, the text emphasises the interaction of psychobiology with other core areas of psychology and disciplines. Through the use of exciting and engaging examples, the role of psychobiology in the real world is explored and emphasisised to allow students to connect theory to practice in this fascinating subject.