The Psychobiology of Human Motivation by Hugh Wagner - 9780367699710

Taylor & Francis

The Psychobiology of Human MotivationAuthor(s): Hugh Wagner\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367699710, 978-0367699710\nSynopsis\nThis is a classic edition of Hugh Wagners influential overview of the biopsychological underpinnings of human motivation. It includes a new foreword written by Michael Richter who reflects on Wagners 20 years of teaching, writing and research in the field of biopsychology and promises an engaging, succinct and accessible introductory text that remains relevant and useful to students today. \n\nThe Psychobiology of Human Motivation explores what directs our behaviour, from basic physiological needs like hunger and thirst to more complex aspects of social behaviour like altruism. Wagner explores the limits of biological explanations and shows how humans can influence basic physiological drives in order to adapt to a complex social environment.\n\nAn accessible, engaging resource strength.