Neurobehavioral Individual Differences

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This is the first book of its kind to bring together a diverse set of human and nonhuman animal researchers to explore neurobehavioral trait dimensions with optimal relevance to mental illness: threat sensitivity, reward sensitivity, inhibitory control, affiliative capacity, and schizotypy. The volume presents foundational material, methodological considerations, and the integration of animal and human studies, providing a careful investigation of neurobehavioral trait dimensions.  A special feature is the inclusion of paired chapters contrasting animal and human studies that demonstrate the state of the field.  It also discusses the most promising neurobehavioral trait dimensions for understanding the processes associated with human mental illness. This integrated perspective fosters a deeper understanding of how individual differences in neurobiology contribute to the diversity of human behavior and the complex nature of mental health disorders. Taken together, insights into neurobehavioral traits promise to catalyze new research directions, inform policy decisions, and ultimately improve outcomes for individuals grappling with mental illness.

• Explores the connection of neurobehavioral trait dimensions to the study of mental illness;
• Brings together human and nonhuman animal researchers for an integrative perspective;
• Takes a transdisciplinary approach to advancing clinical science.

This is the first book of its kind to bring together a diverse set of human and nonhuman animal researchers to explore neurobehavioral trait dimensions with optimal relevance to mental illness: threat sensitivity, reward sensitivity, inhibitory control, affiliative capacity, and schizotypy. The volume presents foundational material, methodological considerations, and the integration of animal and human studies, providing a careful investigation of neurobehavioral trait dimensions.  A special feature is the inclusion of paired chapters contrasting animal and human studies that demonstrate the state of the field.  It also discusses the most promising neurobehavioral trait dimensions for understanding the processes associated with human mental illness. This integrated perspective fosters a deeper understanding of how individual differences in neurobiology contribute to the diversity of human behavior and the complex nature of mental health disorders. Taken together, insights into neurobehavioral traits promise to catalyze new research directions, inform policy decisions, and ultimately improve outcomes for individuals grappling with mental illness.

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Robert D. Latzman

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Clinical science Neurobehavioral traits Biobehavioral traits Psychopathology Animal models developmental psychology psychopathology neurobehavioral trait dimensions threat sensitivity reward sensitivity nonhuman animals psychosis

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“Drs. Latzman and Patrick have brought together a broad range of investigators from the scientific community to present a monumental, paradigm shifting contribution to the literature.  This book features chapters written by basic and applied research scientists working to understand the biological and neural bases of behavioral traits that underly various aspects of mental illness and associated problems.  The cross-species translational approaches to studying the neurobiological basis of individual differences in behavior patterns featured within this volume significantly advance and inform our understanding of mechanisms underlying mental illness in humans.” (William D. Hopkins, Professor, Director and Chair, Ad Interim, Keeling Center for Comparative Medicine and Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center)

“The last decade has witnessed major developments in the study of individual differences in mammalian behavioral propensities, and, in a largely separate literature, major developments in ways of understanding neural systems and circuitry underlying behavior.  Now, in a groundbreaking approach, this critically important volume unites these literatures in a comprehensive and thorough manner, catalyzing the neurobehavioral perspective.  The coverage is thorough and is provided by leaders in diverse areas at the forefront of neurobehavioral science.  An indispensable resource for both students and researchers in this burgeoning field.” (Robert F. Krueger, PhD, Distinguished McKnight University Professor, University of Minnesota)

“This is an illuminating book for anyone interested in neurobehavioral trait dimensions and their relevance for understanding and treating mental disorders. With contributions from a list of internationally-known eminent researchers, it offers a perfect blend of theory and empirical evidence and does a brilliant job of integrating human and nonhuman animal research in the areas of threat sensitivity, reward sensitivity, inhibitory control, affiliative capacity, and schizotypy. I could not be more positive about this book. I would certainly recommend it to my colleagues and students.” (Veena Kumari, Professor of Psychology, Center for Cognitive Neuroscience, Brunel University London)

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