The Psychobiology of Human Motivation
Author:   Hugh Wagner
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:  

9780415192750


Pages:   204
Publication Date:   18 February 1999
Replaced By:   9780367684549
Format:   Paperback
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The Psychobiology of Human Motivation


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Why is one person motivated to create a business empire whilst another, beautiful works of art? Why do some people prefer a quiet life? This volume explores what directs our behaviour, from basic physiological needs like hunger and thirst to more complex aspects of social behaviour like altruism. Hugh 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. The text should be useful for students of psychology, health and education at all levels.

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Author:   Hugh Wagner
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 13.80cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.370kg
ISBN:  

9780415192750


ISBN 10:   0415192757
Pages:   204
Publication Date:   18 February 1999
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Replaced By:   9780367684549
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Unknown
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction and overview 2. Essentials of human physiology 3. Biological rhythms and sleep 4. Homeostasis and drinking 5. Hunger and eating 6. Sex 7. Aggression 8. Reward and addiction 9. Cognitive and social motives Glossary, References, Index

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'I have no hesitation in recommending it as a core text.' - Karen Officer, James Watt College, Kilwinning


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