Hierarchies in the Brain, Mind and Behaviour: A Principle Of Neural and Mental Function

By: Gerald Wiest

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Synopsis: The book describes the theoretical foundations and phenomenology of a hierarchical functional and organizational principle that is reflected in various concepts of the brain and mind. According to these ideas, neural and mental function is understood as the result of hierarchical superpositions that are hallmarks of ontogenetic and phylogenetic development. The model implies control of subordinate elements by superior elements, so that a disruption in this organization offers new possibilities for interpreting neural, mental and psychopathological phenomena. Hierarchical principles can be found in concepts of neurology, neuroethology and psychoanalysis, as well as in the theory of microgenesis. By incorporating evolutionary and hierarchical aspects into explanatory models of human mind and behaviour, this approach contrasts with the modular concepts of cognitive neuroscience.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9783031780301
Related ISBNs:: 9783031780295
Publisher:: Springer Nature Switzerland
Date of Addition:: 03/21/25
Copyrighted By:: The Editor
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Science, Health, Mind and Body, Psychology, Philosophy
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
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