DHHS Publication NIH 95-3682. Offers an overview of progress and promising lines of basic behavioral science research. Basic behavioral science includes a wide range of topics in psychology and related sciences, e.g., linguistics and ethology, as well as research domains often described as social science, such as sociology and cultural anthropology. Highlights aspects of this research requiring the National Institute of Mental Health's (NIMH) special attention and stimulation.

Addresses topics from significant research activities in all the major areas of behavioral science. Conveys the important scientific questions which are under investigation & presents new questions for future research. Integrates discussions & written contributions of many behavioral & social scientists. Chapters include: emotion & motivation; vulnerability & resilience; perception, attention, learning, & memory; thought & communication; social influence & social cognition; family processes & social networks; & sociocultural & environmental processes.

DHHS Publication NIH 95-3682. Offers an overview of progress and promising lines of basic behavioral science research. Basic behavioral science includes a wide range of topics in psychology and related sciences, e.g., linguistics and ethology, as well as research domains often described as social science, such as sociology and cultural anthropology. Highlights aspects of this research requiring the National Institute of Mental Health's (NIMH) special attention and stimulation.