Grigsby J, Schneiders J L
Behavioral Neuroscience, Rocky Mountain Multiple Sclerosis Center, Englewood, CO 80150-0101.
Psychiatry. 1991 Feb;54(1):21-38. doi: 10.1080/00332747.1991.11024528.
The purpose of this paper is to lay the groundwork for the development of a scientific theory of complex human functioning. We first discuss the assumptions on which our thinking is based, then advance the argument that behavior, and human activity in general, may be more fully understood in light of current data on the structural organization of the central nervous system. The brain is organized as a modular, distributed, self-organizing system, which is in constant transaction with the environment. Because of its plasticity, structural and functional change occurs in the brain as a result of experience throughout life. It is our thesis that complex human behavior is organized in a similar manner - that is, human personality and behavior manifest themselves as modular systems. The insights provided by an understanding of the relationship of brain and behavior may enhance the capacity to explain both normal and pathological personality functioning.
本文的目的是为发展关于复杂人类机能的科学理论奠定基础。我们首先讨论我们思考所基于的假设，然后提出这样的观点：鉴于目前关于中枢神经系统结构组织的数据，行为以及一般的人类活动可能会得到更充分的理解。大脑被组织成一个模块化、分布式、自组织的系统，它与环境不断相互作用。由于其可塑性，大脑在一生中会因经历而发生结构和功能的变化。我们的论点是，复杂的人类行为也是以类似的方式组织的——也就是说，人类的个性和行为表现为模块化系统。对大脑与行为关系的理解所提供的见解可能会增强解释正常和病理个性机能的能力。
