The Triune Brain

Duration: 29

Year Published: 1984

Creator: National Film Board of Canada

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: Presents a detailed portrait of the human brain using models from antiquity up through the more recently developed triune model. Articulated by Paul McLean, the triune model divides the brain into three portions--the reptilian, limbic, and neocortical--each of which evolved at different times and governs distinct behaviors. Taking full advantage of special effects, including cinemorphography, computer animation and other electronic graphics, models, and sculpture, presents a clear picture of the triune brain. Illustrates complete integration of the brain's three portions in normal, daily activity, and features a neurologist discussing brain pathologies. Finally, in discussing other, historic models for the human brain, affirms the uniqueness of the triune model.

Complete Record: Presents a detailed portrait of the human brain using models from antiquity up through the more recently developed triune model. Articulated by Paul McLean, the triune model divides the brain into three portions--the reptilian, limbic, and neocortical--each of which evolved at different times and governs distinct behaviors. Taking full advantage of special effects, including cinemorphography, computer animation and other electronic graphics, models, and sculpture, presents a clear picture of the triune brain. Illustrates complete integration of the brain's three portions in normal, daily activity, and features a neurologist discussing brain pathologies. Finally, in discussing other, historic models for the human brain, affirms the uniqueness of the triune model., NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.