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The Neuropsychology of Anxiety first appeared in 1982, quickly establishing itself as a classic work in the psychology and neuroscience literature. It presented an innovative, and at times controversial, theory of anxiety and the brain systems, especially the septo-hippocampal system, that subserves it. It rapidly established itself as essential reading in the field. This new edition has been thoroughly revised, and updated, and draws upon extensive reviews of data from the ethology of defense, learning theory, the psychopharmacology of anti-anxiety drugs, anxiety disorders, and clinical and laboratory analysis of amnesia. The cognitive and behavioural functions in anxiety of the septo-hippocampal system and the amygdala are extensively analysed, as are their separate roles in memory and fear. Their functions are related to a hierarchy of additional structures that control other forms of defensive behaviour. The resulting theory is applied to the typology, symptoms and therapy of anxiety and phobic disorders, and to the symptoms of amnesia. This book will be a valuable reference text for researchers and graduate students in psychology, clinical psychology, psychiatry, psychopharmacology, neuroscience, and neurology Reviews of the first edition '... a rich and provocative book, packed with experimental data and theoretical ideas... truly a magnificent opus. The synthesis of behavioural, neurochemical, and clinical data is a major advance in our study of the brain.' Behavioral and Brain Sciences '... deserves to be read by all who are interested in extending neurology into psychiatry.' British Medical Journal

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #264506 in Books
• Published on: 2000-05-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 440 pages

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About the Author
Professor Jeffrey Gray is world famous for this work on behaviour.. For many years, he has been at the forefront of research into the psychology of anxiety. A new book by him will attract considerable attention, and be widely reviewed.