Cognitive Neuroscience: A Begin...: Fundamentals Of

These are the electrical signals neurons use to communicate over long distances.

Much of our early knowledge came from "lesion studies." A famous example is Phineas Gage , who survived a metal rod through his frontal lobe. While his memory stayed intact, his personality shifted from polite to impulsive, proving that the frontal lobes are specialized for executive function and personality. Fundamentals of Cognitive Neuroscience: A Begin...

Because we can't always look inside a living human brain, we use high-tech imaging: These are the electrical signals neurons use to

Measures blood flow to see which areas are "lighting up" during a task. Fundamentals of Cognitive Neuroscience: A Begin...

The brain's "language" consists of electrical pulses and chemical messengers.

The "emotional brain," including the amygdala (fear/emotion) and hippocampus (memory formation).