Telencephalization

Telencephalization

Telencephalization can be defined as the evolutionnary process by which cognitive functions which were regulated by lower nerves centers are progressively controlled, partially or entirely, by the cerebrum.Fact|date=September 2008 This process is linked to increasing complexity of cognitive processes. [Bateson, Gregory, Vers une écologie de l'esprit (Steps to an ecology of mind), tome 1, Paris, Edition du Seuil, 1977.]

Telencephalization is also linked to the development of abilities for reflexive thoughts and actions.Fact|date=September 2008

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  • telencephalization — SYN: corticalization. * * * tel·en·ceph·al·iza·tion (tel″en sef″əl ĭ zaґshən) the transfer to the telencephalon, during the process of evolution, of the direction of the more complex nerve reactions …   Medical dictionary

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