Comparative Psychology

Auteur
Josep Call is a comparative psychologist specializing in primate cognition, Wardlaw Professor in the Evolutionary Origins of Mind at the University of St Andrews, and co-Director of the Global Research Centre for Diverse Intelligences of the University of St Andrews.

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An accessible and thought-provoking introduction to the field of comparative psychology. Combining behavioural, psychological and biological insights, students are encouraged to make connections within and beyond psychology, while discussion of cutting-edge research stimulates students to explore the topic further.

Résumé
A comprehensive and balanced introduction to comparative psychology that combines behavioural, psychological and biological insights, and encourages students to make connections within and beyond psychology. An accessible and thought-provoking introduction to the field of comparative psychology. Combining behavioural, psychological and biological insights, students are encouraged to make connections within and beyond psychology, while discussion of cutting-edge research stimulates students to explore the topic further. Key Features - The only up-to-date and student-oriented introductory textbook on comparative psychology. - Essential knowledge is clearly conveyed through an understanding of the mechanisms governing animal behaviour, its evolution, and its development. - Provides a comprehensive and balanced coverage of the field by combining behavioural, psychological and neurophysiological insights. - A forward-thinking introduction which not only explains the history of comparative psychology thought, but critiques the on-going research within the field. - Illustrations and images help to demonstrate key points and increase students' engagement with the topic. Digital Formats and Resources This edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats: the e-book and Trove offer a mobile experience and convenient access along with figures, functionality tools, and navigation features. For more information about e-books, please visit www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks

Contenu

• 1: Introduction

• Part I: Survival

• 2: Navigation and Homing

• 3: Finding and Hoarding Food

• 4: Extracting and Processing Food

• 5: Predator and Anti-Predatory Behaviour

• Part II: Reproduction

• 6: Acquiring and Maintaining Territories

• 7: Courtship and Reproduction

• 8: Parental Behaviour and Offspring Development

• Part III: Social Life

• 9: Individuals and Groups

• 10: Acts and Signals

• 11: Friends and Foes