The nature of fear : survival lessons from the wild /
Blumstein, Daniel T.,
The nature of fear : survival lessons from the wild / Daniel T. Blumstein. - 237 pages ; 22 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-221) and index.
A sophisticated neurochemical cocktail -- Beware of looming objects -- Noise matters -- Smells risky to me -- Be very aware -- Economic logic -- Once bitten, twice shy -- Listening to signalers -- Cascading effects -- Minimizing costs -- Our inner marmot -- Wisely living with fear.
"Animal behavior expert Daniel T. Blumstein delves into the evolutionary origins and diverse ecological contexts of fear. Fear protects organisms from threats, but at a cost in health and productivity. The various species manage these costs differently, providing lessons for humans as we seek to benefit from fear without succumbing to panic"--
9780674916487
Arrupe
2020005091
Fear.
Fear in animals.
Emotions and cognition.
Intuition.
BF575.F2 / B56 2020
152.4/6
The nature of fear : survival lessons from the wild / Daniel T. Blumstein. - 237 pages ; 22 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-221) and index.
A sophisticated neurochemical cocktail -- Beware of looming objects -- Noise matters -- Smells risky to me -- Be very aware -- Economic logic -- Once bitten, twice shy -- Listening to signalers -- Cascading effects -- Minimizing costs -- Our inner marmot -- Wisely living with fear.
"Animal behavior expert Daniel T. Blumstein delves into the evolutionary origins and diverse ecological contexts of fear. Fear protects organisms from threats, but at a cost in health and productivity. The various species manage these costs differently, providing lessons for humans as we seek to benefit from fear without succumbing to panic"--
9780674916487
Arrupe
2020005091
Fear.
Fear in animals.
Emotions and cognition.
Intuition.
BF575.F2 / B56 2020
152.4/6