The Psychology of Desire

The Psychology of Desire
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Publisher : Guilford Publications
Total Pages : 489
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ISBN-10 : 9781462527687
ISBN-13 : 146252768X
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Book Synopsis The Psychology of Desire by : Wilhelm Hofmann

Download or read book The Psychology of Desire written by Wilhelm Hofmann and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2016-06-29 with total page 489 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing a comprehensive perspective on human desire, this volume brings together leading experts from multiple psychological subdisciplines. It addresses such key questions as how desires of different kinds emerge, how they influence judgment and decision making, and how problematic desires can be effectively controlled. Current research on underlying brain mechanisms and regulatory processes is reviewed. Cutting-edge measurement tools are described, including practical recommendations for their use. The book also examines pathological forms of desire and the complex relationship between desire and happiness. The concluding section analyzes specific applied domains--eating, sex, aggression, substance use, shopping, and social media.


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