Abstract

The Neural Basis of Cognitive Functions

Author(s): Ethan Cruz

field that seeks to understand how brain function gives rise to mental processes such as perception, attention, memory, language and decision making. By integrating insights from psychology, neuroscience and computational modeling, cognitive neuroscience bridges the gap between observable behavior and underlying neural mechanisms. At its core, cognitive neuroscience investigates how neural circuits support cognitive processes. Neurons communicate through intricate networks and their interactions form the basis of perception, thought and action.