The dopaminergic mind in human evolution and history /

The dopaminergic mind in human evolution and history / Fred H. Previc.

What does it mean to be human? There are many theories of the evolution of human behavior which seek to explain how our brains evolved to support our unique abilities and personalities. Most of these have focused on the role of brain size or specific genetic adaptations of the brain. In contrast, Fr...

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Main Author: Previc, Fred H. (Author)
Format: Ebook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2009.
Subjects:
Dopaminergic mechanisms.
Brain > Evolution
Human evolution.
Neuropsychology.
Receptors, Dopamine > physiology
Behavior > physiology.
Biological Evolution
Brain Chemistry > genetics
Dopamine > physiology.
Humans > genetics.
Online Access:Cambridge Books on Core
Table of Contents:
  • What makes humans special?
  • Dopamine in the brain
  • Dopamine and behavior
  • Dopamine and mental health
  • Evolution of the dopaminergic mind
  • The dopaminergic mind in history
  • Relinquishing the dopaminergic imperative.
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