Well-grounded : the neurobiology of rational decisions /: the neurobiology of rational decisions. ([2018])

• Record Type: Book
• Other Titles: Neurobiology of rational decisions
• Further Information: Note: Kelly Lambert.
• Authors: Lambert, Kelly
• Contents: The brain's contingency calculator : the secret of our success -- The brain's output : behavior's many forms -- The human brain : an embarrassment of riches -- Building the brain's contingency circuit -- When life distorts the contingency filters -- Fine-tuning the contingency calculators : well-grounded lessons from rats, comedians, and triple-crown horse owners -- Parenting : time to recalculate life's contingencies -- Calculating effective strategies for treating mental illness -- Getting down to business : putting the contingency calculators to work -- Stretching the contingency limits : new and imagined realities -- Epilogue : redefining prosperity : from strategic champagne bubbles to accurately perceived life affordances.
• Publisher Details: New Haven : Yale University Press
• Publication Date: 2018
• Copyright Date: 2018
• Extent: 1 online resource (xi, 299 pages), illustrations
• Subjects: 612.8/2; Decision making -- Physiological aspects; Neuropsychology -- Physiological aspects; Neurobiology -- Physiological aspects; Decision Making -- physiology; Prise de décision -- Aspect physiologique; Neurobiologie -- Aspect physiologique; MEDICAL -- Physiology; SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Human Anatomy & Physiology; MEDICAL -- Neuroscience; Decision making -- Physiological aspects
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780300240917; 0300240910
• Related ISBNs: 9780300207309; 0300207301
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 261-284) and index.; Note: Print version record.
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• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.