Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Migration00:53

Migration

8.6K
Migration is long-range, seasonal movement from one region or habitat to another. This common strategy, carried out by many different organisms around the world, is an adaptive response that typically corresponds to changes in an organism’s environment, like resource availability or climate. Migrations can involve huge groups of thousands of animals as well as single individuals traveling alone and can range from thousands of kilometers to just a few hundred meters.
8.6K
Muscles of the Leg that Move the Foot and Toes01:28

Muscles of the Leg that Move the Foot and Toes

3.7K
The human leg comprises an intricate system of muscles that facilitate the movement of feet and toes. Within this system, the muscles are categorized into the anterior, lateral, and posterior compartments, each with a unique set of muscles carrying out specific functions.
Anterior Compartment
The anterior compartment includes muscles that contribute to the dorsiflexion of the foot. This compartment houses the tibialis anterior, extensor hallucis longus, and extensor digitorum longus muscles....
3.7K
Evolutionary Psychology01:20

Evolutionary Psychology

818
Evolutionary psychology explores the origins of human behavior and mental processes by framing them within the context of natural selection, a theory famously propounded by Charles Darwin. This field asserts that many behaviors common across human societies — ranging from instinctive fear reactions to complex social interactions — arose as evolutionary adaptations. These adaptations enhanced the survival and reproductive success of our ancestors, thereby becoming embedded in the...
818
Reflex Activity01:08

Reflex Activity

2.8K
A reflex activity is an automatic, involuntary response to specific stimuli. It is a part of our survival mechanism, designed to protect us from potential harm. For example, when a bright light suddenly shines into our eyes, we instinctively close them or look away. This is a simple reflex activity orchestrated by the nervous system without conscious thought or effort.
A reflex exam is a diagnostic procedure performed by a healthcare professional to evaluate the functionality of a patient's...
2.8K
Introduction to Joints00:58

Introduction to Joints

4.5K
The adult human body usually has 206 bones, and except for the hyoid bone in the neck, each bone is connected to at least one other bone. Joints are the location where bones come together. Many joints allow for movement between the bones. At these joints, the articulating surfaces of the adjacent bones can move smoothly against each other. However, the bones of other joints may be joined by connective tissue or cartilage. These joints are designed for stability and provide little or no...
4.5K
Actin Treadmilling01:18

Actin Treadmilling

9.3K
Actin filaments undergo polymerization and depolymerization from either end. The polymerization and depolymerization rates depend on the cytosolic concentration of free G-actins. The polymerization rate is generally higher at the plus or barbed end, while the depolymerization rate is higher at the minus or pointed end. At a steady state, critical concentration describes the concentration of free G-actin monomers at which the polymerization rate at the plus end is equal to that of the...
9.3K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Special Issue: Situated Psychology.

Integrative psychological & behavioral science·2025
Same author

Situated Psychopathology.

Integrative psychological & behavioral science·2025
Same author

Embodied relational research: How can researchers' competences in exploring existential aspects be enhanced?

Scandinavian journal of caring sciences·2022
Same author

Me and us: Cultivating presence and mental health through choir singing.

Scandinavian journal of caring sciences·2022
Same author

Qualitative Interview Studies of Working Mechanisms in Electronic Health: Tools to Enhance Study Quality.

Journal of medical Internet research·2019

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Dec 24, 2025

Studying the Neural Basis of Adaptive Locomotor Behavior in Insects
10:19

Studying the Neural Basis of Adaptive Locomotor Behavior in Insects

Published on: April 13, 2011

13.2K

Moving On Our Feet: For a Nomadic Psychology.

Svend Brinkmann1

  • 1Department of Communication & Psychology, Aalborg University, Fredrik Bajers Vej 7F, 9220, Aalborg, Denmark. svendb@hum.aau.dk.

Integrative Psychological & Behavioral Science
|April 13, 2020
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Evolutionary psychology offers insights but is premature for unifying psychology. Phenomenological description of mental life, emphasizing its intentional and normative nature, should precede evolutionary explanations.

Keywords:
Evolutionary psychologyFoundationsIntentionalityNormativityPhenomenologyPsychologization

More Related Videos

Asymmetric Walkway: A Novel Behavioral Assay for Studying Asymmetric Locomotion
08:19

Asymmetric Walkway: A Novel Behavioral Assay for Studying Asymmetric Locomotion

Published on: January 15, 2016

9.2K
Evaluating the Function of the Foot Core System in the Elderly
08:25

Evaluating the Function of the Foot Core System in the Elderly

Published on: March 11, 2022

3.1K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Dec 24, 2025

Studying the Neural Basis of Adaptive Locomotor Behavior in Insects
10:19

Studying the Neural Basis of Adaptive Locomotor Behavior in Insects

Published on: April 13, 2011

13.2K
Asymmetric Walkway: A Novel Behavioral Assay for Studying Asymmetric Locomotion
08:19

Asymmetric Walkway: A Novel Behavioral Assay for Studying Asymmetric Locomotion

Published on: January 15, 2016

9.2K
Evaluating the Function of the Foot Core System in the Elderly
08:25

Evaluating the Function of the Foot Core System in the Elderly

Published on: March 11, 2022

3.1K

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Philosophy of Mind
  • Evolutionary Psychology

Background:

  • The discipline of psychology faces theoretical precariousness due to fragmented core concepts.
  • Evolutionary psychology has been proposed as a unifying framework for psychology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically evaluate the proposal of evolutionary psychology as a unifying approach for psychology.
  • To advocate for phenomenological description as a necessary precursor to evolutionary explanations of mental life.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of psychological theories.
  • Critique of evolutionary psychology's explanatory scope.
  • Argument for phenomenological description of mental phenomena.

Main Results:

  • Evolutionary psychology, while insightful, is not yet ready to serve as a unifying foundation for psychology.
  • Mental life is characterized by intentionality and normativity, aspects challenging for current evolutionary and explanatory models.
  • Prioritizing phenomenological description is crucial for a robust understanding of mental life.

Conclusions:

  • Psychology's current theoretical foundation is unstable, necessitating a re-evaluation of its approaches.
  • A 'nomadic' approach, embracing ongoing reflection and open inquiry, is more suitable for psychology than premature unification.
  • Phenomenological insights into the intentional and normative nature of mind must inform, rather than be superseded by, evolutionary explanations.