: How the brain evaluates options and selects actions based on outcomes and goals.
: How specialized areas like Broca’s and Wernicke’s areas process speech and organization.
Newer frameworks emphasize that cognition is not just "in the head" but is:
: Measures blood flow changes to map active brain regions with high spatial precision.
Researchers in this field typically explore how the brain manages:
: Using external tools or environments to augment mental capacity.
: Investigates how chemical and electrical signals from neurons produce complex processes like perception and reasoning.
Developing a for neurotechnology. Cognitive neuroscience perspective on memory - PMC