| Effort: A Behavioral Neuroscience Perspective on the Will Contributor(s): Schulkin, Jay (Author) |
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ISBN: 0805860096 ISBN-13: 9780805860092 Publisher: Psychology Press OUR PRICE: $161.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2006 Annotation: In this book, author Jay Schulkin presents a two-fold thesis: there is no absolute separation of the cognitive and non-cognitive brain, and there are diverse cognitive systems, many of which are embodied in motor systems that underlie self-regulation. Ce |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Neuropsychology - Psychology | Creative Ability - Psychology | Applied Psychology |
| Dewey: 612.82 |
| LCCN: 2006011934 |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.78" W x 8.58" (0.87 lbs) 198 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In Effort: A Behavioral Neuroscience Perspective on the Will, author Jay Schulkin presents a two-fold thesis: there is no absolute separation of the cognitive and non-cognitive brain, and there are diverse cognitive systems, many of which are embodied in motor systems that underlie self-regulation. Central to this thesis is that dopamine is the one neurotransmitter that underlies the diverse senses of effort, and is apparent in most everyday activity, whether solving a problem in our head or moving about. As scientific literature abounds with studies of decision-making and effort, this book emphasizes the importance of demythologizing our understanding of cognitive systems in order to link motivation, behavioral inhibition, self-regulation, and will. Effort will benefit researchers and students in neuroscience, behavioral neuroscience, cognitive psychology, clinical psychology, social psychology, as well as anyone with interest in this topic. |