Because love originates in the ancient limbic system, it often operates independently of the "rational" neocortex, explaining why we cannot simply "think" ourselves out of emotional pain.
: The ability of our emotional patterns to be reshaped through repeated interaction with another person. This is the biological mechanism behind why psychotherapy works. 3. The Impact of Early Childhood A General Theory of Love
: The newest part of the brain, responsible for reason, language, and abstract thought. Because love originates in the ancient limbic system,
The authors utilize the "Triune Brain" model to explain why emotions often defy logic: responsible for reason
: Controls basic survival functions like breathing and heart rate.
The book introduces three pivotal mechanisms that define how our nervous systems interact with others: