The term "lizard brain" has become a popular metaphor for the most primitive part of our brain indicates Dr. Curtis Cripe. This is scientifically known as the basal ganglia. This area of the brain is responsible for the survival instincts and basic functions. This is known to drive behaviors that are automatic and reflexive. Understanding the lizard brain can provide insight into human behavior, especially when it comes to fear, aggression, and habitual actions. What is the Lizard Brain? Proposed by neuroscientist Paul MacLean in the 1960s, the lizard brain is a colloquial term derived from the "Triune Brain" model. The human brain, according to MacLean, can be divided into three parts that reflect evolutionary development: Reptilian Complex (Lizard Brain): This is the most ancient
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