The Psychobiology of Human Motivation: For Rachel, Jessica, and Emma by Hugh Wag

Description: The Psychobiology of Human Motivation by Hugh Wagner This is a classic edition of Hugh Wagners influential overview of the biopsychological underpinnings of human motivation. It includes a new foreword written by Michael Richter who reflects on Wagners 20 years of teaching, writing, and research in the field of biopsychology. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This is a classic edition of Hugh Wagners influential overview of the biopsychological underpinnings of human motivation. It includes a new foreword written by Michael Richter who reflects on Wagners 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, Wagners 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. Author Biography 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. Table of Contents List of illustrationsForewordSeries prefaceAcknowledgements 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 MotivesGlossaryReferencesIndex Review "I have no hesitation in recommending it as a core text." -- Karen Officer, James Watt College, Kilwinning, UK Details ISBN0367699702 Author Hugh Wagner Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Series Psychology Press & Routledge Classic Editions Year 2021 ISBN-10 0367699702 ISBN-13 9780367699703 Pages 132 Publication Date 2021-02-04 UK Release Date 2021-02-04 Format Paperback Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2021-02-04 NZ Release Date 2021-02-04 Illustrations 2 Tables, black and white; 17 Line drawings, black and white; 17 Illustrations, black and white Subtitle For Rachel, Jessica, and Emma Alternative 9780367699710 DEWEY 153.8 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:158179840;

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