Prosocial Motives, Emotions, and Behavior

The Better Angels of Our Nature
Erscheinungsjahr 2010
ISBN: 978-1-4338-0546-2
Verlag: American Psychological Association (APA)

Buch, Englisch, 468 Seiten, Hardback, Format (B × H): 186 mm x 261 mm, Gewicht: 1035 g

This book examines the interplay of positive and negative influences on human behavior from a variety of perspectives. It contains contributions from recognized pioneers of research on prosocial behavior. It also includes contributions from widely-recognized experts in their subject areas. It examines several prosocial emotions, such as compassionate love, gratitude, generosity, and forgiveness, showing how these arise in individuals and groups and how they can be fostered.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Mikulincer, Mario

Shaver, Phillip R

Über Autor(innen)

Mario Mikulincer is Professor of Psychology and Dean at the New School of Psychology at the Interdisciplinary Center (IDC), Herzlyia, Israel. Phillip R. Shaver, PhD, is Distinguished Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of California, Davis.