Consequences Quote by Nikolaas Tinbergen
“Proper stance and movement are obviously genetically old, environment-resistant behaviours. Misuse, with all its psychosomatic or, rather, somato-psychic consequences, must therefore be considered a result of modern living conditions - of a culturally determined stress.”
About This Quote
Source Paper: On Animal Behavior, Niko Tinbergen, 1963
Behaviors inherited from evolution resist change, but modern stress creates harmful psychosomatic effects.
In simple terms: Old habits persist, modern stress harms health.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and mitigate culturally driven stress.
Themes
stress
psychosomatics
evolution
culture
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
theoretical
observational
When to use this quote
- workplace
- urban living
- healthcare
- education
Key Concepts
behavioral ecology
psychosomatic medicine
Questions to Reflect On
- How does modern life amplify ancient stress responses?
- What strategies reduce culturally induced anxiety?
A Different Perspective
Modern stress may overwhelm innate coping mechanisms.
