Aversion, Avoidance, and Anxiety: Perspectives on Aversively Motivated Behavior

Archer, Trevor (Edited by)/ Nilsson, Lars-Goran (Edited by)

ISBN 10: 0805801324 / ISBN 13: 9780805801323

Published by Psychology Press, 1989

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508 pages. 9.25x6.25x1.25 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Aversion, Avoidance, and Anxiety: Perspectives on Aversively Motivated Behavior
• Publisher: Psychology Press
• Publication Date: 1989
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0805801324
• ISBN 13: 9780805801323
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.96 kilograms

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Synopsis

Based on a conference held at the University of Umea, Sweden, these papers discuss the scientific status of the field of aversive learning from historical, affective, clinical, neurobiological, cognitive, neuroethological, and conceptual perspectives. Aversion, Avoidance, Anxiety carries readers through the history of the field's development, looks at the current state of progress, and discusses future research and therapeutic possibilities. The editors provide introductions to each chapter containing both timely information and background data to help readers systhesize and assimilate the information.

About the Author

Trevor Archer, Lars-Goran Nilsson