Michael Argyle Books
Michael Argyle (1925–2002) was a British social psychologist known for his pioneering research on social interaction, nonverbal communication, and happiness. He was a professor at the University of Oxford and authored several key works in social psychology, including 'The Psychology of Interpersonal Behaviour' and 'The Social Brain'.
Known for: The Social Brain: Discovering the Networks of the Mind
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The Social Brain: Discovering the Networks of the Mind
This influential work by social psychologist Michael Argyle explores how human social behavior is rooted in brain function. It examines the biological and psychological mechanisms that enable social interaction, communication, and empathy, integrating findings from neuroscience and social psychology to explain how the brain supports social life.
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The Biological Basis of Social Behavior
Human interaction begins long before words are learned. From infancy, our brain is mapping faces, following gaze, and responding to touch. These ancient biological circuits form the basis of the social brain. In my research, I examined regions such as the temporal cortex, which supports facial recog...
From The Social Brain: Discovering the Networks of the Mind
Perception and Recognition: How We See One Another
One of the central capacities of the social brain is perception—especially the perception of other people. The ability to distinguish faces, interpret expressions, and decode subtle cues is not learned through rote education; it is an evolved skill, supported by specific neural mechanisms. The fusif...
From The Social Brain: Discovering the Networks of the Mind
About Michael Argyle
Michael Argyle (1925–2002) was a British social psychologist known for his pioneering research on social interaction, nonverbal communication, and happiness. He was a professor at the University of Oxford and authored several key works in social psychology, including 'The Psychology of Interpersonal...
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Michael Argyle (1925–2002) was a British social psychologist known for his pioneering research on social interaction, nonverbal communication, and happiness. He was a professor at the University of Oxford and authored several key works in social psychology, including 'The Psychology of Interpersonal...
Michael Argyle (1925–2002) was a British social psychologist known for his pioneering research on social interaction, nonverbal communication, and happiness. He was a professor at the University of Oxford and authored several key works in social psychology, including 'The Psychology of Interpersonal Behaviour' and 'The Social Brain'.
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Michael Argyle (1925–2002) was a British social psychologist known for his pioneering research on social interaction, nonverbal communication, and happiness. He was a professor at the University of Oxford and authored several key works in social psychology, including 'The Psychology of Interpersonal Behaviour' and 'The Social Brain'.
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