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Imaging a science of mind.

Michael I Posner1

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97707, USA. mposner@darkwing.uoregon.edu

Trends in Cognitive Sciences
|October 11, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Neuroimaging studies reveal that specific mental operations are localized in the human brain. These findings, particularly in attention and language, are advancing our understanding of neural networks and cognitive functions.

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Area of Science:

  • Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Neuroimaging

Background:

  • Neuroimaging studies support the localization of mental operations within the human brain.
  • Most studies identify widely distributed brain areas orchestrated for cognitive tasks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the role of neuroimaging in localizing cognitive operations.
  • To highlight the convergence of findings in attention and language.
  • To discuss the application of imaging methods to neural network studies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of neuroimaging studies.
  • Analysis of anatomical data.
  • Integration with cellular and genetic methods.

Main Results:

  • Neuroimaging supports localization of cognitive functions.
  • Convergence of results in attention and language is notable.
  • Anatomical data aids in specifying brain computations.

Conclusions:

  • Neuroimaging advances the understanding of neural circuitry, plasticity, and development.
  • Integration with other methods moves towards a unified view of the brain's role in supporting the mind.

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