Affective Neuroscience: The Foundations of Human and Animal EmotionsSome investigators have argued that emotions, especially animal emotions, are illusory concepts outside the realm of scientific inquiry. However, with advances in neurobiology and neuroscience, researchers are demonstrating that this position is wrong as they move closer to a lasting understanding of the biology and psychology of emotion. In Affective Neuroscience, Jaak Panksepp provides the most up-to-date information about the brain-operating systems that organize the fundamental emotional tendencies of all mammals. Presenting complex material in a readable manner, the book offers a comprehensive summary of the fundamental neural sources of human and animal feelings, as well as a conceptual framework for studying emotional systems of the brain. Panksepp approaches emotions from the perspective of basic emotion theory but does not fail to address the complex issues raised by constructionist approaches. These issues include relations to human consciousness and the psychiatric implications of this knowledge. The book includes chapters on sleep and arousal, pleasure and fear systems, the sources of rage and anger, and the neural control of sexuality, as well as the more subtle emotions related to maternal care, social loss, and playfulness. Representing a synthetic integration of vast amounts of neurobehavioral knowledge, including relevant neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and neurochemistry, this book will be one of the most important contributions to understanding the biology of emotions since Darwins The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals |
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... behaviors but also on the probable affective consequences of these behaviors for the organ- ism . In Chapter 7 , I will ... maternal behavior in Chapter 13 , the sources of separation distress , grief , and social bonding in Chapter 14 ...
... behaviors but also on the probable affective consequences of these behaviors for the organ- ism . In Chapter 7 , I will ... maternal behavior in Chapter 13 , the sources of separation distress , grief , and social bonding in Chapter 14 ...
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... Maternal Behavior 246 14 Loneliness and the Social Bond : The Brain Sources of Sorrow and Grief 261 15 Rough - and - Tumble Play : The Brain Sources of Joy 280 16 Emotions , the Higher Cerebral Processes , and the SELF : Some Are Born ...
... Maternal Behavior 246 14 Loneliness and the Social Bond : The Brain Sources of Sorrow and Grief 261 15 Rough - and - Tumble Play : The Brain Sources of Joy 280 16 Emotions , the Higher Cerebral Processes , and the SELF : Some Are Born ...
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... behavior patterns , as well as to mediate certain types of learning ... maternal acceptance are very similar in both humans and many other mammals ... behavior for some time to come . Although other animals will not have thoughts ...
... behavior patterns , as well as to mediate certain types of learning ... maternal acceptance are very similar in both humans and many other mammals ... behavior for some time to come . Although other animals will not have thoughts ...
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... behavior go awry , such as when an appendage becomes stuck , these behaviors are then called into play.1 This ... maternal devotion , emerge later to pro- mote reproductive success . Additional social processes , such as play and the seeking ...
... behavior go awry , such as when an appendage becomes stuck , these behaviors are then called into play.1 This ... maternal devotion , emerge later to pro- mote reproductive success . Additional social processes , such as play and the seeking ...
Contents
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BASIC EMOTIONAL AND MOTIVATIONAL PROCESSES | 121 |
THE SOCIAL EMOTIONS | 223 |
Bones Brains and Human Origins | 325 |
The Brain Language and Affective Neuroscience | 331 |
Dualism in the Neurosciences | 336 |
Notes | 343 |
Author Index | 431 |
Subject Index | 449 |
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Affective Neuroscience: The Foundations of Human and Animal Emotions Jaak Panksepp Limited preview - 2004 |
Affective Neuroscience: The Foundations of Human and Animal Emotions Jaak Panksepp Limited preview - 2004 |
Affective Neuroscience: The Foundations of Human and Animal Emotions Jaak Panksepp Limited preview - 2004 |
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References to this book
Cognition and Emotion: From Order to Disorder Michael J. Power,Tim Dalgleish No preview available - 2008 |