1. A USER'S GUIDE TO THE MIND.
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Williams, Caroline
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BRAIN research , *NEUROSCIENCES , *ATTENTION research , *SHORT-term memory , *THEORY of knowledge , *INTELLECT , *PSYCHOLOGY , *PHYSIOLOGY - Abstract
The article discusses research into how the human brain functions, focusing on examination of the processes of attention, working memory, logical and rational thought, learning, knowledge, creativity, and intelligence. Topics include the various specialized systems within the brain dedicated to each function, models used in cognitive neuroscience research and issues with current understanding of them, and exploration of the possible evolutionary and behavioral benefits of each process. Specific studies published in other journals are discussed.
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- 2014
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