Genes, Brain, And Emotions: Interdisciplinary And Translational Perspectives
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Author Description
The Study Of Emotions Has Rapidly Expanded In Recent Decades, Incorporating Interdisciplinary Research On The Genetic Underpinnings And Neural Mechanisms Of Emotion. This Has Involved A Wide Range Of Methods From As Varied Fields As Behavioral Genetics, Molecular Biology, And Cognitive Neuroscience, And Has Allowed Researchers To Start Addressing Complex Multi-level Questions Such As: What Is The Role Of Genes In Individual Differences In Emotions And Emotional Vulnerability To Psychopathology, And What Are The Neural Mechanisms Through Which Genes And Experience Shape These Emotion? Genes, Brain, And Emotions: Interdisciplinary And Translational Perspectives Offers A Comprehensive Account Of This Interdisciplinary Field Of Research, Bridging Psychology, Genetics, And Neuroscience, With Rich Sections Dedicated To Methods, Cognitive And Biological Mechanisms, And Psychopathology. Written By Leading Researchers Who Have Each Inspired New Research Directions And Innovated Methods And Concepts, This Book Will Be Of Interest To Anyone Working Or Studying In The Field Of Affective Science, Whether They Be Behavioural Geneticists, Psychologists And Psychiatrists, Or Cognitive Neuroscientists.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the complex interplay between genetic factors, neural mechanisms, and environmental influences in the formation and regulation of human emotions. The authors, Andrei C. Miu, Judith R. Homberg, and Klaus-Peter Lesch, synthesize findings from behavioral genetics, molecular biology, and cognitive neuroscience to address how individual differences in emotional processing arise. By bridging these disparate fields, the text provides a framework for understanding both normative emotional development and the biological vulnerabilities associated with various forms of psychopathology.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Comprehensive analysis of genetic influences on emotional temperament and reactivity
- Examination of neural circuits involved in emotion regulation and processing
- Integration of translational research methods from molecular biology and cognitive neuroscience
- Detailed sections on the intersection of biological mechanisms and clinical psychopathology
Scope Limits
- Does not provide a general introduction to basic psychology or introductory genetics
- Focuses primarily on biological and genetic determinants rather than purely sociological or environmental theories of emotion
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this volume as a significant interdisciplinary resource for researchers and clinicians working within affective science. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which is tailored specifically for professionals and advanced students in the fields of psychiatry, genetics, and neuroscience.
Page Count:
464
Publication Date:
2019-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0192511424
ISBN-13:
9780192511423
Psychology
Science
Genetics
Neuroscience
Affective Science
