Money. The root of all evil? Arguably. Essential to our lives? Certainly. A main driver of
human thought emotion and action? Absolutely--and psychology and its related fields are
getting closer to understanding its complex role in human behavior and in society.The
Psychological Science of Money brings together classic and current findings on the myriad ways
money affects brain mind and behavior to satisfy not only our needs for material gain but
also for autonomy and self-worth. Leading experts trace the links between early concepts of
value and modern symbolic meanings of wealth in addition to identifying the areas of the human
brain that together act as its financial center. This cross-disciplinary analysis helps clarify
the neuroscience behind pathological gambling the critical role of time in financial decisions
and the impact of money on diverse personal activities and interpersonal relationships.
Included in the coverage: Materiality symbol and complexity in the anthropology of money.The
(relative and absolute) subjective value of money.Conscious and unconscious influences of
money: two sides of the same coin?A life-course approach to dealing with monetary gains and
lossesMotivation and cognitive control: beyond monetary incentives.An integrative perspective
on the science of getting paid.The psychological science of spending.The unique role of money
in society makes The Psychological Science of Money a singularly fascinating resource with a
wide audience among social psychologists industrial and organizational psychologists
economists sociologists anthropologists and public policymakers.
