Well-Being: Foundations of Hedonic Psychology: Foundations of Hedonic Psychology

Well Being Foundations of Hedonic Psychology Foundations of Hedonic Psychology The nature of well being is one of the most enduring and elusive subjects of human inquiry Well Being draws upon the latest scientific research to transform our understanding of this ancient question

The nature of well being is one of the most enduring and elusive subjects of human inquiry Well Being draws upon the latest scientific research to transform our understanding of this ancient question With contributions from leading authorities in psychology, social psychology, and neuroscience, this volume presents the definitive account of current scientific efforts toThe nature of well being is one of the most enduring and elusive subjects of human inquiry Well Being draws upon the latest scientific research to transform our understanding of this ancient question With contributions from leading authorities in psychology, social psychology, and neuroscience, this volume presents the definitive account of current scientific efforts to understand human pleasure and pain, contentment and despair.The distinguished contributors to this volume combine a rigorous analysis of human sensations, emotions, and moods with a broad assessment of the many factors, from heredity to nationality, that bear on our well being Using the tools of experimental science, the contributors confront the puzzles of human likes and dislikes Why do we grow accustomed and desensitized to changes in our lives, both good and bad Does our happiness reflect the circumstances of our lives or is it determined by our temperament and personality Why do humans acquire tastes for sensations that are initially painful or unpleasant By examining the roots of our everyday likes and dislikes, the book also sheds light on some of the extreme examples of attraction and aversion, such as addiction and depression.Among its wide ranging inquiries, Well Being examines systematic differences in moods and behaviors between genders, explaining why women suffer higher rates of depression and anxiety than men, but are also i