Multilevel analysis: Integrating multiple levels of neurobehavioral systems. (2nd January 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Berntson, Gary G.; Norman, Greg J.
• Is Part Of: Social neuroscience. Volume 16:Number 1(2021)
• Page Start: 18
• Page End: 25
• Publication Date: 2021-01-02
• Subjects: Heterarchical systems -- multilevel analyses -- social neuroscience; Neurosciences -- Social aspects -- Periodicals; Neuropsychology -- Periodicals; Social psychology -- Periodicals; Social interaction -- Periodicals; 612.8
• DOI: 10.1080/17470919.2021.1874513
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1747-0919

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Traditional disciplines have frequently dealt with complex phenomena from a given level of analysis, be that molecular, cellular, organ system, or organismic level. This can yield highly valuable information on biological and psychological processes. There is an explanatory value added, however, by an integrative multilevel approach, in which different levels of analysis and different levels of the neural organization are considered in the models and theories of psychological functions. This is the essence of the emerging discipline of social neuroscience, promoted by John Cacioppo and Gary Berntson, which seeks to inform the interactions between social psychological and biological processes.