Cognitive Neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience studies how brain activity produces mental processes such as memory, perception, and decision-making.
Overview
The field combines psychology, neuroscience, and computer science. It maps cognitive functions onto brain systems.
Key Insight
Cognitive neuroscience aims to explain the mind in terms of the brain.
Scientific Status
Major interdisciplinary field with broad acceptance.
How Researchers Study It
Neuroimaging, brain stimulation, lesion studies, and computational modelling.
Quick Facts
- Field
- neuroscience, psychology
- Related Concepts
- brain imaging, cognition
- Typical Context
- mind and brain research
Related Terms
FAQ
What is the difference between cognitive neuroscience and psychology?
Cognitive neuroscience adds brain-level measurement and theory to the study of cognition.