The nature of fear : survival lessons from the wild /
Daniel T. Blumstein
Bok · Engelsk · 2020
| Omfang | 237 sider
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| Opplysninger | Prologue -- 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"--
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| ISBN | 9780674916487
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