The altruistic brain : how we are naturally good / / Donald Pfaff
| The altruistic brain : how we are naturally good / / Donald Pfaff |
| Autore | Pfaff Donald W. <1939-> |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Oxford, England : , : Oxford University Press, , 2015 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (313 p.) |
| Disciplina | 155.2/32 |
| Soggetto topico | Altruism |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
0-19-937748-0
0-19-937747-2 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover; The Altruistic Brain; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Part ONE Evidence for Altruistic Brain Theory; 1 The Biological/Evolutionary Roots of Altruism; 2 Altruistic Brain Theory Introduced; 3 Primary Neuroscience Research Underlying Each Step of Altruistic Brain Theory; 4 Neural and Hormonal Mechanisms that Promote Prosocial Behaviors Once the Ethical Decision Is Made; 5 New Neuroscience Research: The Theory's Link to An Ethical Universal; Part TWO Improving Performance of the Moral Brain: REMOVING OBSTACLES TO GOOD BEHAVIOR
6 How Altruistic Brain Theory Changes Our Perceptions of Ourselves and of Altruism7 Why the Altruistic Brain Matters: Its Significance to Addressing Individuals' Bad Behavior; 8 Multiplier Effect: From Bad to Worse in a Social Setting; 9 No Easy Answers . . . But No Pessimism Either; Index |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910463530803321 |
Pfaff Donald W. <1939->
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| Oxford, England : , : Oxford University Press, , 2015 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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The altruistic brain : how we are naturally good / / Donald Pfaff
| The altruistic brain : how we are naturally good / / Donald Pfaff |
| Autore | Pfaff Donald W. <1939-> |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Oxford, England : , : Oxford University Press, , 2015 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (313 p.) |
| Disciplina | 155.2/32 |
| Soggetto topico | Altruism |
| ISBN |
0-19-937748-0
0-19-937747-2 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover; The Altruistic Brain; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Part ONE Evidence for Altruistic Brain Theory; 1 The Biological/Evolutionary Roots of Altruism; 2 Altruistic Brain Theory Introduced; 3 Primary Neuroscience Research Underlying Each Step of Altruistic Brain Theory; 4 Neural and Hormonal Mechanisms that Promote Prosocial Behaviors Once the Ethical Decision Is Made; 5 New Neuroscience Research: The Theory's Link to An Ethical Universal; Part TWO Improving Performance of the Moral Brain: REMOVING OBSTACLES TO GOOD BEHAVIOR
6 How Altruistic Brain Theory Changes Our Perceptions of Ourselves and of Altruism7 Why the Altruistic Brain Matters: Its Significance to Addressing Individuals' Bad Behavior; 8 Multiplier Effect: From Bad to Worse in a Social Setting; 9 No Easy Answers . . . But No Pessimism Either; Index |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910787942003321 |
Pfaff Donald W. <1939->
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| Oxford, England : , : Oxford University Press, , 2015 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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The altruistic brain : how we are naturally good / / Donald Pfaff
| The altruistic brain : how we are naturally good / / Donald Pfaff |
| Autore | Pfaff Donald W. <1939-> |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Oxford, England : , : Oxford University Press, , 2015 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (313 p.) |
| Disciplina | 155.2/32 |
| Soggetto topico | Altruism |
| ISBN |
0-19-937748-0
0-19-937747-2 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover; The Altruistic Brain; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Part ONE Evidence for Altruistic Brain Theory; 1 The Biological/Evolutionary Roots of Altruism; 2 Altruistic Brain Theory Introduced; 3 Primary Neuroscience Research Underlying Each Step of Altruistic Brain Theory; 4 Neural and Hormonal Mechanisms that Promote Prosocial Behaviors Once the Ethical Decision Is Made; 5 New Neuroscience Research: The Theory's Link to An Ethical Universal; Part TWO Improving Performance of the Moral Brain: REMOVING OBSTACLES TO GOOD BEHAVIOR
6 How Altruistic Brain Theory Changes Our Perceptions of Ourselves and of Altruism7 Why the Altruistic Brain Matters: Its Significance to Addressing Individuals' Bad Behavior; 8 Multiplier Effect: From Bad to Worse in a Social Setting; 9 No Easy Answers . . . But No Pessimism Either; Index |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910814550503321 |
Pfaff Donald W. <1939->
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| Oxford, England : , : Oxford University Press, , 2015 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Brain arousal and information theory [[electronic resource] ] : neural and genetic mechanisms / / Donald Pfaff
| Brain arousal and information theory [[electronic resource] ] : neural and genetic mechanisms / / Donald Pfaff |
| Autore | Pfaff Donald W. <1939-> |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cambridge, Mass., : Harvard University Press, 2006 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (216 p.) |
| Disciplina | 153 |
| Soggetto topico |
Arousal (Physiology)
Information theory Neurogenetics Neurophysiology |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 0-674-04210-7 |
| Classificazione | CZ 1000 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Frontmatter -- Contents -- Preface and Dedication -- 1. Toward a Universal Theory of Brain Arousal -- 2. Anatomy Is Not Destiny, but a Little Neuroanatomy Helps -- 3. Arousal Is Signaled by Electrical Discharges in a System of Nerve Cells -- 4. Autonomic Nervous System Changes Supporting Arousal; the Unity of the Body -- 5. Genes Whose Neurochemical Products Support Arousal -- 6. Heightened States of Arousal: Sex Compared to Fear -- 7. Major Systems Questions about Brain Arousal Networks -- 8. Summary and Practical Importance: From Biological Mechanisms to Health Applications -- Works Cited -- Acknowledgments -- Index |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910454931303321 |
Pfaff Donald W. <1939->
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| Cambridge, Mass., : Harvard University Press, 2006 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Brain arousal and information theory [[electronic resource] ] : neural and genetic mechanisms / / Donald Pfaff
| Brain arousal and information theory [[electronic resource] ] : neural and genetic mechanisms / / Donald Pfaff |
| Autore | Pfaff Donald W. <1939-> |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cambridge, Mass., : Harvard University Press, 2006 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (216 p.) |
| Disciplina | 153 |
| Soggetto topico |
Arousal (Physiology)
Information theory Neurogenetics Neurophysiology |
| ISBN | 0-674-04210-7 |
| Classificazione | CZ 1000 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Frontmatter -- Contents -- Preface and Dedication -- 1. Toward a Universal Theory of Brain Arousal -- 2. Anatomy Is Not Destiny, but a Little Neuroanatomy Helps -- 3. Arousal Is Signaled by Electrical Discharges in a System of Nerve Cells -- 4. Autonomic Nervous System Changes Supporting Arousal; the Unity of the Body -- 5. Genes Whose Neurochemical Products Support Arousal -- 6. Heightened States of Arousal: Sex Compared to Fear -- 7. Major Systems Questions about Brain Arousal Networks -- 8. Summary and Practical Importance: From Biological Mechanisms to Health Applications -- Works Cited -- Acknowledgments -- Index |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910778187103321 |
Pfaff Donald W. <1939->
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| Cambridge, Mass., : Harvard University Press, 2006 | ||
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Brain arousal and information theory : neural and genetic mechanisms / / Donald Pfaff
| Brain arousal and information theory : neural and genetic mechanisms / / Donald Pfaff |
| Autore | Pfaff Donald W. <1939-> |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cambridge, Mass., : Harvard University Press, 2006 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (216 p.) |
| Disciplina | 153 |
| Soggetto topico |
Arousal (Physiology)
Information theory Neurogenetics Neurophysiology |
| ISBN |
9780674042100
0674042107 |
| Classificazione | CZ 1000 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Frontmatter -- Contents -- Preface and Dedication -- 1. Toward a Universal Theory of Brain Arousal -- 2. Anatomy Is Not Destiny, but a Little Neuroanatomy Helps -- 3. Arousal Is Signaled by Electrical Discharges in a System of Nerve Cells -- 4. Autonomic Nervous System Changes Supporting Arousal; the Unity of the Body -- 5. Genes Whose Neurochemical Products Support Arousal -- 6. Heightened States of Arousal: Sex Compared to Fear -- 7. Major Systems Questions about Brain Arousal Networks -- 8. Summary and Practical Importance: From Biological Mechanisms to Health Applications -- Works Cited -- Acknowledgments -- Index |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910971554603321 |
Pfaff Donald W. <1939->
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| Cambridge, Mass., : Harvard University Press, 2006 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Principles of Hormone/Behavior Relations / / Donald W. Pfaff [and three others]
| Principles of Hormone/Behavior Relations / / Donald W. Pfaff [and three others] |
| Autore | Pfaff Donald W. <1939-> |
| Edizione | [Second edition.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Saint Louis : , : Academic Press, , 2018 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (xlvi, 526 pages) : illustrations |
| Disciplina | 612.405 |
| Soggetto topico | Behavior |
| ISBN | 0-12-811371-5 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910583015503321 |
Pfaff Donald W. <1939->
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| Saint Louis : , : Academic Press, , 2018 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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