The Student’s Guide to Social Neuroscience

By Jamie Ward (Author)

2nd Edition | English Language | Psychology Press | Dimensions: 7.5 x 0.75 x 9.5 inches | ISBN-10: 1138908622 | ISBN-13: 978-1138908628 | Published on January 28, 2017

Print Length: 432 pages

This engaging and cutting-edge text provides an accessible introduction to the complex methods and concepts of social neuroscience. It explores our ability to recognize, understand, and interact with others through neural mechanisms, delving into concepts such as trust, revenge, empathy, prejudice, and love. With examples from contemporary research and a blend of different pedagogical features, students are guided through the material, including essay questions, summary and key points, and further reading suggestions.

The second edition has been thoroughly revised and expanded to reflect the growing volume of evidence and theories in the field. Notable additions include a greater emphasis on genetics and hormones, as well as expansions in topics such as cultural neuroscience, emotion regulation, biological markers of autism, power and status, social categorization, and new accounts of mirror neuron functioning.

Supported by a fully updated companion website featuring student resources including lecture recordings, multiple choice questions, and useful web links, along with PowerPoint slides for lecturers, this text is the ideal introduction to the field for undergraduate and postgraduate students in psychology and neuroscience. Richly illustrated in attractive full-color, it offers figures, boxes, and real-world implications of research.