American physician and neuroscientist known for an influential, later-superseded model of brain evolution.
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Nationality / Culture Defining ContributionProposed the triune brain model of a reptilian, paleomammalian and neomammalian brain in the 1960s; the model was influential for decades but is now considered outdated by comparative neuroscientists. 2 Notable Work Connections
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Paul Donald MacLean (May 1, 1913 – December 26, 2007) was an American physician and neuroscientist who made significant contributions in the fields of physiology, psychiatry, and brain research through his work at Yale Medical School and the National Institute of Mental Health.
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Potomac, Maryland, US
Introduction
Paul Donald MacLean (May 1, 1913 - December 26, 2007) was an American physician and neuroscientist
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The triune brain theory
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Neuroscience
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The triune brain consists of the reptilian complex (basal ganglia), the paleomammalian complex (limbic system), and the neomammalian complex (neocortex), viewed each as independently conscious.
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