| 000 -LEADER |
|---|
| fixed length control field |
03482nam a22004455i 4500 |
| 003 - CONTROL NUMBER IDENTIFIER |
|---|
| control field |
OSt |
| 005 - DATE AND TIME OF LATEST TRANSACTION |
|---|
| control field |
20140310145544.0 |
| 007 - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION FIXED FIELD--GENERAL INFORMATION |
|---|
| fixed length control field |
cr nn 008mamaa |
| 008 - FIXED-LENGTH DATA ELEMENTS--GENERAL INFORMATION |
|---|
| fixed length control field |
120330s2012 ne | s |||| 0|eng d |
| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER |
|---|
| International Standard Book Number |
9789400743939 |
|
978-94-007-4393-9 |
| 050 #4 - LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CALL NUMBER |
|---|
| Classification number |
HN25 |
| 082 04 - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER |
|---|
| Classification number |
306 |
| Edition number |
23 |
| 264 #1 - |
|---|
| -- |
Dordrecht : |
| -- |
Springer Netherlands, |
| -- |
2012. |
| 912 ## - |
|---|
| -- |
ZDB-2-SHU |
| 100 1# - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME |
|---|
| Personal name |
Grinde, Bjørn. |
| Relator term |
author. |
| 245 14 - IMMEDIATE SOURCE OF ACQUISITION NOTE |
|---|
| Title |
The Biology of Happiness |
| Medium |
[electronic resource] / |
| Statement of responsibility, etc |
by Bjørn Grinde. |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION |
|---|
| Extent |
X, 109p. 29 illus. |
| Other physical details |
online resource. |
| 440 1# - SERIES STATEMENT/ADDED ENTRY--TITLE |
|---|
| Title |
SpringerBriefs in Well-Being and Quality of Life Research, |
| International Standard Serial Number |
2211-7644 |
| 505 0# - FORMATTED CONTENTS NOTE |
|---|
| Formatted contents note |
Preface -- Chapter 1. Introduction: From Philosophy to science -- Chapter 2. Evolution of Nervous Systems -- Chapter 3. The Human Brain -- Chapter 4. Mental Health -- Chapter 5. How to improve Happiness -- Chapter 6. The Politics of Happiness -- Chapter 7. Concluding Remarks -- References.-. |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. |
|---|
| Summary, etc |
The book presents a model for happiness based on current knowledge in evolutionary biology and neurobiology. Briefly, the primary purpose of nervous systems is to direct an animal toward behaviour relevant for survival and procreation. In primitive animals actions are based on reflexes, while in humans the modules directing behaviour engage positive and negative affect (good and bad feelings), and they are swayed by cognitive processes. The reason why evolution opted for this strategy was the improved flexibility in response – i.e., we learn from previous experiences. The human capacity for happiness is an accidental consequence. An array of brain modules has evolved to care for various pursuits, but recent studies suggest that they converge on shared neural circuits designed to generate positive and negative mood. Happiness can be construed as the net output of the relevant modules. The book suggests a strategy for how to avoid having negative feelings (such as anxiety, depression and chronic pain) dominate the mind, and how to exercise positive feelings. In short, the book offers both a deeper understanding of what happiness is about, and a framework for improving well-being. An array of brain modules has evolved to care for various pursuits, but recent studies suggest that they converge on shared neural circuits designed to generate positive and negative mood. Happiness can be construed as the net output of the relevant modules. The book suggests a strategy for how to avoid having negative feelings (such as anxiety, depression and chronic pain) dominate the mind, and how to exercise positive feelings. In short, the book offers both a deeper understanding of what happiness is about, and a framework for improving well-being. |
| 650 #0 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM |
|---|
| Topical term or geographic name as entry element |
Social sciences. |
|
|---|
| Topical term or geographic name as entry element |
Quality of Life. |
|
|---|
| Topical term or geographic name as entry element |
Quality of Life |
| General subdivision |
Research. |
|
|---|
| Topical term or geographic name as entry element |
Psychology, clinical. |
|
|---|
| Topical term or geographic name as entry element |
Social Sciences. |
|
|---|
| Topical term or geographic name as entry element |
Quality of Life Research. |
|
|---|
| Topical term or geographic name as entry element |
Quality of Life Research. |
|
|---|
| Topical term or geographic name as entry element |
Neuropsychology. |
| 710 2# - ADDED ENTRY--CORPORATE NAME |
|---|
| Corporate name or jurisdiction name as entry element |
SpringerLink (Online service) |
| 773 0# - HOST ITEM ENTRY |
|---|
| Title |
Springer eBooks |
| 776 08 - ADDITIONAL PHYSICAL FORM ENTRY |
|---|
| Display text |
Printed edition: |
| International Standard Book Number |
9789400743922 |
| 856 40 - ELECTRONIC LOCATION AND ACCESS |
|---|
| Uniform Resource Identifier |
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-4393-9 |
| 942 ## - ADDED ENTRY ELEMENTS (KOHA) |
|---|
| Source of classification or shelving scheme |
|
| Item type |
E-Book |
