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Book Emotional Mimicry in Social Context

Download or read book Emotional Mimicry in Social Context written by Ursula Hess and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2016-03-11 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emotional mimicry has important social functions such as signalling affiliative intent and fostering rapport, and is considered one of the cornerstones of successful interactions. This multidisciplinary overview of research into emotional mimicry and empathy explores when, how and why emotional mimicry occurs.

Book Mimicry in Competitive Relationships

Download or read book Mimicry in Competitive Relationships written by Meredith Leigh McClure and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Mimicry and Meaning  Structure and Semiotics of Biological Mimicry

Download or read book Mimicry and Meaning Structure and Semiotics of Biological Mimicry written by Timo Maran and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-01-11 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The present book analyses critically the tripartite mimicry model (consisting of the mimic, model and receiver species) and develops semiotic tools for comparative analysis. It is proposed that mimicry has a double structure where sign relations in communication are in constant interplay with ecological relations between species. Multi-constructivism and toolbox-like conceptual methods are advocated for, as these allow taking into account both the participants’ Umwelten as well as cultural meanings related to specific mimicry cases. From biosemiotic viewpoint, mimicry is a sign relation, where deceptively similar messages are perceived, interpreted and acted upon. Focusing on living subjects and their communication opens up new ways to understand mimicry. Such view helps to explain the diversity of mimicry as well as mimicry studies and treat these in a single framework. On a meta-level, a semiotic view allows critical reflection on the use of mimicry concept in modern biology. The author further discusses interpretations of mimicry in contemporary semiotics, analyses mimicry as communicative interaction, relates mimicry to iconic signs and focuses on abstract resemblances in mimicry. Theoretical discussions are illustrated with detailed excursions into practical mimicry cases in nature (brood parasitism, eyespots, myrmecomorphy, etc.). The book concludes with a conviction that mimicry should be treated in a broader semiotic-ecological context as it presumes the existence of ecological codes and other sign conventions in the ecosystem.

Book Encyclopedia of Human Relationships

Download or read book Encyclopedia of Human Relationships written by Harry T. Reis and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2009-03-25 with total page 1905 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This encyclopedia provides a structure to understand the essential rudiments of human behaviour and interpersonal relationships

Book Perspectives on Imitation  Imitation  human development  and culture

Download or read book Perspectives on Imitation Imitation human development and culture written by Susan L. Hurley and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 563 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A state-of-the-art view of imitation from leading researchers in neuroscience and brain imaging, animal and developmental psychology, primatology, ethology, philosophy, anthropology, media studies, economics, sociology, education, and law.

Book Mimic Makers

    Book Details:
  • Author : Kristen Nordstrom
  • Publisher : Charlesbridge Publishing
  • Release : 2021-07-13
  • ISBN : 1580899471
  • Pages : 48 pages

Download or read book Mimic Makers written by Kristen Nordstrom and published by Charlesbridge Publishing. This book was released on 2021-07-13 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Young readers will be captivated by the contemporary inventors and inventions featured, and inspired to incorporate biomimicry into their own designs.” —Miranda Paul, author of One Plastic Bag and Water is Water Who's the best teacher for scientists, engineers, AND designers? Mother nature, of course! When an inventor is inspired by nature for a new creation, they are practicing something called biomimicry. Meet ten real-life scientists, engineers, and designers who imitate plants and animals to create amazing new technology. An engineer shapes the nose of his train like a kingfisher's beak. A scientist models her solar cell on the mighty leaf. Discover how we copy nature's good ideas to solve real-world problems! WINNER AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books A National Science Teacher Association Best STEM Book “Mimic Makers reveals marvels of engineering inspired by nature with images that invite careful observation and explanations that are expressive, but never over simplified.” —Kim Parfitt, AP Biology and Environmental Science teacher, curriculum developer for Howard Hughes Medical Institute Biointeractive, and recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Math Teaching. “Amazing! . . . Love that the book features the scientists and inventors, and that there is a diverse set of them. —Janine Benyus, co-founder of the Biomimicry Institute

Book Mimicry  Crypsis  Masquerade and other Adaptive Resemblances

Download or read book Mimicry Crypsis Masquerade and other Adaptive Resemblances written by Donald L. J. Quicke and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-08-02 with total page 579 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Deals with all aspects of adaptive resemblance Full colour Covers everything from classic examples of Batesian, Mullerian, aggressive and sexual mimicries through to human behavioural and microbial molecular deceptions Highlights areas where additonal work or specific exeprimentation could be fruitful Includes, animals, plants, micro-organisms and humans

Book Sensorimotor Foundations of Higher Cognition

Download or read book Sensorimotor Foundations of Higher Cognition written by Patrick Haggard and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2008 with total page 683 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first section deals with the common neural processes for primary and 'cognitive' processes. It examines the key neural systems and computational architectures at the interface between cognition, sensation and action.

Book Love 2 0

Download or read book Love 2 0 written by Barbara Fredrickson and published by Avery. This book was released on 2013 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Positive emotions expert Barbara Fredrickson investigates the importance of love in improving mental and physical health. Using research from her lab, Fredrickson redefines love as micro moments of connection possible between all people, demonstrating that capacity for love can be measured and strengthened to improve health and longevity. She also presents practices that allow love to be unlocked, to generate compassion and self soothe.

Book The Psychology of Physical Attraction

Download or read book The Psychology of Physical Attraction written by Viren Swami and published by Taylor & Francis US. This book was released on 2008 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Psychology of Physical Attraction provides a scientific look at physical attraction and offers a better understanding of human beauty.

Book The Science of Romantic Relationships

Download or read book The Science of Romantic Relationships written by Theresa DiDonato and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2023-08-31 with total page 641 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why do people fall in love? Does passion fade with time? What makes for a happy, healthy relationship? This introduction to relationship science follows the lifecycle of a relationship – from attraction and initiation, to the hard work of relationship maintenance, to dissolution and ways to strengthen a relationship. Designed for advanced undergraduates studying psychology, communication or family studies, this textbook presents a fresh, diversity-infused approach to relationship science. It includes real-world examples and critical-thinking questions, callout boxes that challenge students to make connections, and researcher interviews that showcase the many career paths of relationship scientists. Article Spotlights reveal cutting-edge methods, while Diversity and Inclusion boxes celebrate the variety found in human love and connection. Throughout the book, students see the application of theory and come to recognize universal themes in relationships as well as the nuances of many findings. Instructors can access lecture slides, an instructor manual, and test banks.

Book The Oxford Handbook of Close Relationships

Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of Close Relationships written by Jeffry A. Simpson and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2013-05-02 with total page 866 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides an in-depth and comprehensive summary of the psychology of close relationships, and showcases classic and contemporary theories, models, and empirical research that have been conducted in the field.

Book PDA by PDAers

    Book Details:
  • Author : Sally Cat
  • Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • Release : 2018-05-21
  • ISBN : 1784509345
  • Pages : 362 pages

Download or read book PDA by PDAers written by Sally Cat and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2018-05-21 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "To think of PDA as merely involving demand avoidance is to me akin to thinking of tigers as merely having stripes." This book is a unique window into adult Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), exploring the diversity of distinct PDA traits through the voices of over 70 people living with and affected by the condition. Sally Cat, an adult with PDA, has successfully captured the essence of a popular online support group in book form, making the valuable insights available to a wider audience, and creating a much-needed resource for individuals and professionals. Candid discussions cover issues ranging from overload and meltdowns, to work, relationships and parenting. This is a fascinating and sometimes very moving read.

Book Endgame  Volume 2

    Book Details:
  • Author : Derrick Jensen
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2006-06-06
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 436 pages

Download or read book Endgame Volume 2 written by Derrick Jensen and published by . This book was released on 2006-06-06 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Incensed and hopeful, impassioned and lucid, this volume focuses on mankind'sability to adapt to the impending ecological revolution.

Book Advances in Experimental Social Psychology

Download or read book Advances in Experimental Social Psychology written by Mark P. Zanna and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2009-03-12 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advances in Experimental Social Psychology continues to be one of the most sought after and most often cited series in this field. Containing contributions of major empirical and theoretical interest, this series represents the best and the brightest in new research, theory, and practice in social psychology. This serial is part of the Social Sciences package on ScienceDirect. Visit info.sciencedirect.com for more information. Advances Experimental Social Psychology is available online on ScienceDirect — full-text online of volume 32 onward. Elsevier book series on ScienceDirect gives multiple users throughout an institution simultaneous online access to an important complement to primary research. Digital delivery ensures users reliable, 24-hour access to the latest peer-reviewed content. The Elsevier book series are compiled and written by the most highly regarded authors in their fields and are selected from across the globe using Elsevier's extensive researcher network. For more information about the Elsevier Book Series on ScienceDirect Program, please visit:info.sciencedirect.com/bookseries/

Book The Oxford Handbook of Sexual Conflict in Humans

Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of Sexual Conflict in Humans written by Todd K. Shackelford and published by OUP USA. This book was released on 2012-01-11 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sexual conflict - what happens when the reproductive interests of males and females diverge - occurs in all sexually reproducing species, including humans. This is the first volume to assemble the latest theoretical and empirical work on sexual conflict in humans from the leading scholars in the fields of evolutionary psychology and anthropology.

Book Artificial Life 8

    Book Details:
  • Author : Russell K. Standish
  • Publisher : MIT Press
  • Release : 2003
  • ISBN : 9780262692816
  • Pages : 458 pages

Download or read book Artificial Life 8 written by Russell K. Standish and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How high-level behaviors arise from low-level rules, and how understanding this relationship can suggest novel solutions to complex real-world problems such as disease prevention, stock-market prediction, and data mining on the Internet. The term "artificial life" describes research into synthetic systems that possess some of the essential properties of life. This interdisciplinary field includes biologists, computer scientists, physicists, chemists, geneticists, and others. Artificial life may be viewed as an attempt to understand high-level behavior from low-level rules -- for example, how the simple interactions between ants and their environment lead to complex trail-following behavior. An understanding of such relationships in particular systems can suggest novel solutions to complex real-world problems such as disease prevention, stock-market prediction, and data mining on the Internet. Since their inception in 1987, the Artificial Life meetings have grown from small workshops to truly international conferences, reflecting the field's increasing appeal to researchers in all areas of science.