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MacLean’s theory of emotion

MacLean’s theory of emotion

an extension of Papez’s theory of emotion emphasizing the importance of all parts of the limbic system, especially the hippocampus and amygdala, in the control of emotional experience. Also called Papez–MacLean theory of emotion. See also Cannon–Bard theory. [Paul D. MacLean (1913–2007), U.S. physician and neuroscientist]

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