Social Neuroscience : Integrating Biological and Psychological Explanations of Social Behavior

This compelling volume provides a broad and accessible overview of the emerging field of social neuroscience.

Showcasing an array of cutting-edge research programs, leading investigators present new approaches to the study of how the brain influences social behavior, and vice versa.

The contributors discuss the theoretical advantages of taking a social neuroscience perspective and analyze what their findings reveal about core social psychological phenomena.

Essential topics include emotion, motivation, attitudes, person perception, stereotyping and prejudice, and interpersonal relationships.