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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

 

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