It would be hard to think of MacLean's model as "pop-psych", but that doesn't prevent some quacks from intentionally or unintentionally misusing it. The worst is that it is an oversimplification (most good heuristics are) in bringing together evolution, development, and function.
The "ritual" aspects of the reptilian brain or R-complex (brain stem and cerebellum) would correspond to behaviors like breathing, simple locomotion, and possibly species-specific fixed action patterns. "Chanting" seems a bit of a stretch. To the extent that it dependent on socialization, would involve the neocortex more than the reptilian brain. (Now that I think of it, my kids love collecting lizards, and I haven't heard them chant--the lizards that is.) ************************************************* Michael T. Scoles, Ph.D. Director, Arkansas Charter School Resource Center Associate Professor of Psychology & Counseling University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR 72035 voice: (501) 450-5418 fax: (501) 450-5424 ************************************************* > -----Original Message----- > From: Rob Hoff [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2003 10:16 AM > To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences > Subject: Triune Brain > > > How valid is the concept of the "triune brain"? Is it more > than just > 'pop psych'? > I have had several students raise the question in class > recently. Some > of the students are anthropology majors and have heard reference to > triune brain as a neural substrate for ritual behaviors, including > chant. > Anyone know anything about this? > Thanks for any help? > > Rob > > Rob Hoff > Professor of Psychology > Director, Psychology Department > Mercyhurst College > Erie, PA 16546 > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > --- > You are currently subscribed to tips as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To unsubscribe send a blank email to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
