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Person Perception, Bruce D. Bartholow, Cheryl L. Dickter
Person Perception, Bruce D. Bartholow, Cheryl L. Dickter
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The complexities of the brain and nervous system make neuroscience an inherently interdisciplinary pursuit, one that comprises disparate basic, clinical, and applied disciplines. Behavioral neuroscientists approach the brain and nervous system as instruments of sensation and response; cognitive neuroscientists view the same systems as a solitary computer with a focus on representations and processes. The Oxford Handbook of Social Neuroscience marks the emergence of a third broad perspective in this field. Social neuroscience emphasizes the functions that emerge through the coaction and interaction of conspecifics, the neural mechanisms that underlie these functions, and the commonality and differences across social species …
Social Cognitive Neuroscience Of Person Perception: A Selective Review Focused On The Event-Related Brain Potential, Bruce D. Bartholow, Cheryl L. Dickter
Social Cognitive Neuroscience Of Person Perception: A Selective Review Focused On The Event-Related Brain Potential, Bruce D. Bartholow, Cheryl L. Dickter
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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.