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Book Comparative Psychology  a Modern Survey

Download or read book Comparative Psychology a Modern Survey written by Donald A. Dewsbury and published by McGraw-Hill Companies. This book was released on 1973 with total page 648 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Comparative Perspectives in Modern Psychology

Download or read book Comparative Perspectives in Modern Psychology written by Daniel W. Leger and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 1988-01-01 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The study of animal behavior throws light on everything said to be ?natural?: social and family relations, mating, communication, and learning. Comparative Perspectives in Modern Psychology illustrates that human behavior is best understood through a method of comparative psychology, based on evolutionary theory that views behavior as the result of the complex interplay of genetics and environment. Contents include: ?The Comparative Psychology of Monogamy? by Donald A. Dewsbury; ?Coming to Terms with the Everyday Language of Comparative Psychology? by Meredith J. West and Andrew P. King; ?The Darwinian Psychology of Discriminative Parental Solicitude? by Martin Daly and Margo Wilson; ?A Comparative Approach to Vocal Communication? by Charles T. Snowdon; ?A New Look at Ape Language: Comprehension of Vocal Speech and Syntax? by Sue Savage-Rumbaugh; ?A Synthetic Approach to the Study of Animal Intelligence? by Alan C. Kamil.

Book Comparative Psychology

Download or read book Comparative Psychology written by Gary Greenberg and published by Routledge. This book was released on 1998-09 with total page 930 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1998. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Book A Modern Approach to Comparative Psychology

Download or read book A Modern Approach to Comparative Psychology written by Talia Gomez and published by . This book was released on 2022-09-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The scientific field of comparative psychology studies the mental processes and behavior of non-human animals. It deals with the study of adaptive significance, phylogenetic history and development of behavior. By using different methods, it attempts to explore the behaviour of a variety of species ranging from insects to primates. The ultimate goal of the field is to establish principles of generality that focus on proximate and ultimate causation. The discipline focuses on the evaluation of target behavior of animals from different and complementary perspectives. The research in this discipline is closely related to the field of animal cognition, which focuses on understanding processes that govern complex behavior. The various areas of research in this field are individual, social and reproductive behavior. This book contains some path-breaking studies in the field of comparative psychology. The book also elucidates the concepts and innovative models around prospective developments with respect to this area of study. Coherent flow of topics, student-friendly language and extensive use of examples make this book an invaluable source of knowledge.

Book Psychology Library Editions  Comparative Psychology

Download or read book Psychology Library Editions Comparative Psychology written by Various Authors and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-07-30 with total page 5254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Psychology Library Editions: Comparative Psychology (16 Volume set) brings together a number of titles which explore animal behaviour and learning, some in isolation but mostly comparing it with human behaviour. Research in this area looks at many different issues, using various methods and examines species from insects to primates. The series of previously out-of-print titles, originally published between 1928 and 1997, with the majority from the 1970s and 1980s, includes contributions from many highly respected authors.

Book Contemporary Issues in Comparative Psychology

Download or read book Contemporary Issues in Comparative Psychology written by Donald A. Dewsbury and published by Sinauer Associates, Incorporated. This book was released on 1990 with total page 509 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contemporary Issues in Comparative Psychology, provides an overview of current research in the branch of comparative psychology that lies within the mainstream of the study of animal behaviour. The book presents some of the best work being done by psychologists studying animal behaviour, and remonstrates the concerns and the achievements of this dynamic field. Contemporary Issues in Comparative Psychology, should serve as a useful resource for students and professionals working in the fields of psychology, zoology, ecology and animal behaviour.

Book Comparative Psychology

Download or read book Comparative Psychology written by Gary Greenberg and published by Routledge. This book was released on 1998-09-01 with total page 946 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are bird songs learned or genetically programmed? How do animals attract the opposite sex? How does play affect development? How do wolves signal surrender? Which animals have been observed using tools? Do squirrels ever forget food caches? How do bees differentiate between hives? Can some animals count? Examines the state of the art-and its evolution Exploring the full range of animal behavior studies, this authoritative Handbook covers the current state of the art as well as important historical developments in the field since its beginnings over a century ago. It features original essays by comparative psychologists and other animal behavior researchers in experimental psychology who examine and report on the latest research and discoveries in the areas of evolution, development, and species-typical behavior. Discusses all other major approaches to animal behavior The Handbook is the only major reference work to offer a unique psychological perspective of the field. It is also the only one to provide numerous examples of other major approaches to animal behavior, and to discuss and compare them. Arranged in eight major sections for quick and efficient information retrieval, the Handbook: Covers the history and philosophical foundations of comparative psychology, spotlights key figures, and provides international perspectives. Surveys all the important concepts, issues, and theoretical developments in the field. Addresses the latest methodology, focusing on apparatus, research design, statistical techniques, and zoo research. Deals with physiological correlates of behavior, hormones, pheromones, sensation and perception, and sleep. Provides intensive examinations of the behavior of a wide variety of species and groups of animals, from cephalopods and insects to wolves and primates. Covers the key psychological processes of learning and development of behavior, a major emphasis of the field that distinguishes it from other approaches. Treats the full range of functional behaviors by which individuals and species ensure survival and reproductive success. Analyzes cognitive processes, describing complex patterns of behavior in terms of information processing and use. Ideal as a source book for students in comparative psychology, ethology, sociobiology, anthropology, and evolutionary psychology, the Handbook is also a handy reference for scientists working in these fields and for the lay person who wants to understand animal behavior.

Book Comparative Psychology in the Twentieth Century

Download or read book Comparative Psychology in the Twentieth Century written by Donald A. Dewsbury and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "We are in a age when it is fashionable to trace one's roots. Although I have resisted the temptation to trace my genetic roots, the temptation to track my intellectual roots has proven irresistible. In reading accounts of the comparative psychologists that preceded my generation, I have been struck with their foresight and accomplishments. However, both the image and history of comparative psychology are generally perceived as poor. In this book I attempt to trace a consistent thread through the development of comparative psychology. By so doing, I hope to alter current perceptions of comparative psychology and thereby influence its future course. The goals of this book are best described as a cross between recording history and advocacy. I hope to escape some criticism by making my objectives and biases explicit. The audience toward which the book is directed consists of professionals and graduate students in comparative psychology and related disciplines. I hope to provide a fairly comprehensive overview of the history of comparative psychology as I perceive it. The book may therefore be useful in graduate seminars concerned with such history"--Pref. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2005 APA, all rights reserved).

Book Historical Perspectives and the International Status of Comparative Psychology

Download or read book Historical Perspectives and the International Status of Comparative Psychology written by E. Tobach and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2013-05-13 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Published in 1987, Historical Perspectives and the International Status of Comparative Psychology is a valubale contribution to the field of Psychology PP.

Book Comparative Methods in Psychology

Download or read book Comparative Methods in Psychology written by M. H. Bornstein and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2014-01-14 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1980. Psychology is today increasingly diversified, sophisticated, pluralistic, and specialized, and psychologists venture beyond the confines of their narrow subdiscipline only rarely. Yet psychologists with different specialties encounter similar problems, ask similar questions, and share similar concerns. Unfortunately, there are far too few forums for the expression or exploration of what is common in psychology. The series, Crosscurrents in Contemporary Psychology, is intended to serve as such a forum. The purpose of this volume, Comparative Methods in Psychology is to make available to the psychological community thoughtful essays that examine the history, philosophy, theory, methodology, and experimentation representative of major comparative methods. The chapters in this collection are intended to introduce students of psychology to specialized modes of comparison from the perspectives of prominent contributors and to promote mutual discussion among comparativists of issues and concerns common to all types of comparison.

Book Comparative Methods in Psychology

Download or read book Comparative Methods in Psychology written by M. H. Bornstein and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2014-01-14 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1980. Psychology is today increasingly diversified, sophisticated, pluralistic, and specialized, and psychologists venture beyond the confines of their narrow subdiscipline only rarely. Yet psychologists with different specialties encounter similar problems, ask similar questions, and share similar concerns. Unfortunately, there are far too few forums for the expression or exploration of what is common in psychology. The series, Crosscurrents in Contemporary Psychology, is intended to serve as such a forum. The purpose of this volume, Comparative Methods in Psychology is to make available to the psychological community thoughtful essays that examine the history, philosophy, theory, methodology, and experimentation representative of major comparative methods. The chapters in this collection are intended to introduce students of psychology to specialized modes of comparison from the perspectives of prominent contributors and to promote mutual discussion among comparativists of issues and concerns common to all types of comparison.

Book Transgenic and Knockout Models of Neuropsychiatric Disorders

Download or read book Transgenic and Knockout Models of Neuropsychiatric Disorders written by Gene S. Fisch and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-11-06 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this up-to-date survey and critical assessment of transgenic and knockout models in neuropsychiatry and behavior, a panel of leading researchers comprehensively assesses how and whether the genetic abnormalities produced from these models manifest the neuropsychiatric disorders to which they correspond. The authors focus on transgenic and knockout models of neurocognitive dysfunction and neuropsychiatric dysfunction. The discussion of neurobiological problems covers mental retardation, polyglutamate, and speech disorders, as well as disorders that involve cognitive, social, speech, and language dysfunction. The neuropsychiatric dysfunctions examined include psychosis and schizophrenia, anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder.

Book Comparative Psychology  Evolution and Development of Behavior

Download or read book Comparative Psychology Evolution and Development of Behavior written by Talia Gomez and published by Murphy & Moore Publishing. This book was released on 2021-11-16 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The sub-field of psychology which focuses on the behavior and mental processes of non-human animals is known as comparative psychology. The two most prominent areas of study under this field are the commonness of behavior across animal species and the relationship of behavior with reproduction. This includes the quantitative and qualitative similarities and differences observed across a wide range of species. The physiological and environmental components which trigger a particular behavior are also studied under this field. It also aims to understand the psychological state of a domesticated or caged species and their corresponding behavior. It also explores typical behavior such as tonic immobility, imitation, hoarding, nest building, etc. This discipline has significant applications in the fields of medicine, ecology and animal training. This book traces the progress of this field and highlights some of its key concepts and applications. While understanding the long-term perspectives of the topics, the book makes an effort in highlighting their impact as a modern tool for the growth of the discipline. It includes contributions of experts and scientists which will provide innovative insights into the field of comparative psychology.

Book The Oxford Handbook of Comparative Cognition

Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of Comparative Cognition written by Thomas R. Zentall and published by OUP USA. This book was released on 2012-03-20 with total page 941 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive volume illustrates why an understanding of animal intelligence is essential in disclosing the nature of minds other than our own making it a fascinating volume for anyone curious about the state of modern comparative cognition.

Book Comparative Psychology at Issue

Download or read book Comparative Psychology at Issue written by Ethel Tobach and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 578 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Comparative Psychology Monographs

Download or read book Comparative Psychology Monographs written by William Thomas Heron and published by . This book was released on 1922 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains studies of animal behavior, in addition to studies in human psychology, conducted from the comparative point of view.

Book Comparing Behavior

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  • Author : D. W. Rajecki
  • Publisher : Psychology Press
  • Release : 2014-05-22
  • ISBN : 1317769279
  • Pages : 333 pages

Download or read book Comparing Behavior written by D. W. Rajecki and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2014-05-22 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1983. The aim of this book was to get a sense of how scientists viewed their own comparative domain. Using references from a variety of fields including anthropology, ethology, genetics, philosophy, psychology, and zoology. It includes a diversity of approaches for discussion on how to compare behavior.