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 Experiment Videos

Evolution, behavior and the prefrontal cortex.

J M Warren

    Acta Neurobiologiae Experimentalis
    |January 1, 1972
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    This study highlights two essential methods for behavioral evolution research. Integrating phylogenetic analysis with general principles is crucial for understanding the prefrontal cortex evolution.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

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

    Sort by
    Same author

    Average Soil Water Retention Curves Measured by Neutron Radiography.

    Soil Science Society of America journal. Soil Science Society of America·2021
    Same author

    Timing and magnitude of C partitioning through a young loblolly pine (Pinus taeda L.) stand using 13C labeling and shade treatments.

    Tree physiology·2012
    Same author

    Contribution of inappropriate complementary foods to the salt intake of 8-month-old infants.

    European journal of clinical nutrition·2011
    Same author

    Analysis of ergosterol for the detection of mold in soils by automated on-fiber derivatization headspace extraction-SPME-GC/MS.

    Analytica chimica acta·2010
    Same author

    The impact of a child obesity treatment intervention on parent child-feeding practices.

    International journal of pediatric obesity : IJPO : an official journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity·2009
    Same author

    Impact of a child obesity intervention on dietary intake and behaviors.

    International journal of obesity (2005)·2008
    Same journal

    Chronic pantoprazole exposure induces behavioral deficits and region‑specific molecular changes in the rat motor cortex and cerebellum.

    Acta neurobiologiae experimentalis·2026
    Same journal

    Modulation of electrically evoked hippocampal epileptiform activity by exogenous orexins in the rat CA1 field.

    Acta neurobiologiae experimentalis·2026
    Same journal

    The effect of clozapine and GABA<sub>A</sub> receptor drugs on scopolamine‑induced amnesia in male mice.

    Acta neurobiologiae experimentalis·2026
    Same journal

    <i>LRRK2</i> mutations: at the crossroads of dopamine, iron, and calcium imbalance in Parkinson's disease.

    Acta neurobiologiae experimentalis·2026
    Same journal

    Effects of transcranial direct current stimulation in multiple sclerosis: Recent findings of clinical studies and animal models.

    Acta neurobiologiae experimentalis·2026
    Same journal

    Microglia up‑regulate thromboxane A2 synthesis genes in response to C6 glioma‑conditioned medium.

    Acta neurobiologiae experimentalis·2026
    See all related articles

    Area of Science:

    • Evolutionary Psychology
    • Neuroscience
    • Ethology

    Background:

    • Behavioral evolution research employs two main approaches: phylogenesis/adaptation and general principles/mechanisms.
    • Neuropsychology predominantly uses the general principles approach, often neglecting historical/phylogenetic context.
    • The prefrontal cortex's evolution and functions are complex, requiring diverse research methodologies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To advocate for the integration of both phylogenetic and general principle-based approaches in studying behavioral evolution.
    • To emphasize the necessity of incorporating ethological principles in comparative studies of the prefrontal cortex.

    Main Methods:

    • Review and synthesis of existing research on behavioral evolution methodologies.
    • Argument for the application of ethological principles in comparative neuroscience.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Comparative analysis of prefrontal cortex functions across species.
  • Main Results:

    • Current neuropsychological research on the prefrontal cortex largely overlooks evolutionary history.
    • A combined approach, integrating phylogenesis and general mechanisms, offers a more comprehensive understanding.
    • Ethological methods provide valuable insights into the adaptive significance of prefrontal cortical functions.

    Conclusions:

    • Both phylogenesis-focused and general-principle-focused methods are vital for studying behavioral evolution.
    • A balanced approach is essential for a complete understanding of prefrontal cortex evolution and function.
    • Increased use of ethology in comparative studies will advance the field of prefrontal cortex research.